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St. Kitts – Nevis’ Independence And Tourism Linked

St. Kitts - Nevis National Flag

St. Kitts – Nevis National Flag On Independence Day

Basseterre, Saint Kitts – Nevis
September 25, 2008 (SKNIS)

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Sports and Culture Lloyd Lazar said that there is a definite link between the celebration of Tourism Awareness and Independence.

He explained that Tourism is an important component of the development of the Federation and it is quite appropriate that the activities of the month fall under the banner of the Silver Jubilee Anniversary celebrations.

Upcoming events include the launch of the month on Saturday, September 27 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church at 10:00 am.

Mr. Lazar noted that the activities that will take place during the month itself, provide an opportunity to demonstrate the partnership that exists between government and the private sector. As such, some of the collaborative events include a Small Hotel Retreat from October 1 to 3, organized by the Hotel and Tourism Association and a Small and Medium Business Enterprise Workshop from October 13 to 16 coordinated by the Chamber of Industry and Commerce. Collaborations with other government ministries and departments have given rise to a Farmers and Fishers Recognition Ceremony on World Food Day, October 16, that is being organized by the Department of Agriculture as well as the Launch of National Carnival on October 31 being carried out by the National Carnival Committee.

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PM Douglas Tells Nation…Future Will Demand Vision

PM Douglas Delivering Silver Jubilee Speech

PM Douglas Delivering Silver Jubilee Speech
Photo By Erasmus Williams

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
September 22, 2008 (CUOPM)

As St. Kitts and Nevis continues to celebrate 25 years as an Independent Nation, the twin-island’s Federation’s Prime Minister says the future will demand “vision and determination, self-awareness and self-mastery, courage, conviction, competence and compassion.”

“Nothing less will do,” declared Prime Minister Douglas as he delivered the Silver Anniversary Independence Message to thousands of nationals including visiting dignitaries attending the traditional Ceremonial Parade at the Football Stadium at Warner Park.

The St. Kitts and Nevis leader pointed out that at this stage of the Federation’s development, “we must now ““ all of us ““ place as much emphasis on developing our intangible assets as we have been on developing our very important, tangible assets ““ our physical infrastructure. We must do so because it is the powerful intangible assets like discipline and determination; initiative and perseverance; fair play and integrity; respect for self, and for others, that determine the fate of a nation. It is these powerful intangibles that determine which societies realize their potential ““ which people truly become masters of their own destiny.”

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Nevis Premier Celebrates Independence With Floridians

Nevis Island Premier - Joseph Parry

Nevis Island Premier – Joseph Parry

Charlestown, Nevis
September 15th, 2008

“Our people have come a long way. So now is the time to pause, to reflect, to gather the strength and determination to continue our journey”.

So said Premier  Joseph Parry at the St. Kitts –  Nevis Association of Florida (SNAF) Annual Independence dinner dance in Miami recently.

Premier Parry delivered the keynote address in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Independence for St.Kitts-Nevis at the Howard Johnson last  Saturday.

The Nevisian leader was invited by the non-profit St.Kitts- Nevis organization to speak about the growth of the twin island State over the last 25 years.

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St. Kitts – Nevis To Announce 2008 National Awards

Governor General - Dr. Sir Cuthbert Sebastian

Governor General – Dr. Sir Cuthbert Sebastian
Photo By Erasmus Williams

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
September 11, 2008 (CUOPM)

St. Kitts and Nevis will know next week the names of the persons who will receive 2008 National Awards to mark the 25th Anniversary of political independence.

Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas has forwarded to His Excellency the Governor Dr. Sir Cuthbert Sebastian, the names of the individuals recommended by the National Awards Committee, chaired by Mrs. Dulcie Richardson.

The Governor General’s Office is expected to officially announce the recipients of National Awards to coincide with National Heroes Day, Tuesday 16th September, a public holiday.

Several nationals at home and overseas will be honoured for their contribution to the development of St. Kitts and Nevis in the areas of nursing, education, community service, sports, manufacturing, music, trade unionism and politics.

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