The Beached Sea Hustler Sits On Chevy’s Bar
Charlestown, Nevis
October 17, 2008
Nevisians returned to work today after having breathed a sigh of relief yesterday, as the island received just a brush from Hurricane Omar. Premier of Nevis Hon. Joseph Parry who also has responsibility for security, announced on October 16, that despite minimal damage, the island’s tourism industry was open for business.
He reported that the Four Seasons Resort had been temporarily closed but all hotels remained intact and their guests were safe. The Double Deuce Beach and Sand Dollar Beach Restaurants suffered heavy structural damage and Chevy’s Beach Bar on Pinneys was completely demolished. In addition, the Nevis Air and Seaport Security hut, also at Pinneys, was removed from its foundation by the swells.
Parts of Charlestown suffered damage by heavy swells, wind and overnight rain but the rural areas such as Newcastle, Cotton Ground, Liburd Hill and Gingerland recorded heavy overnight rain but suffered no damage.
There was, however, heavy coastal damage along Gallows Bay, Pinneys Beach and Cades Bay, as well as the main seaport Charlestown Pier. Some residents of Low Street were evacuated by emergency crews to safety.