Crime Stoppers, a community based public safety initiative, launched in St. Kitts on December 14th. Though St. Kitts and Nevis are far removed from the more volatile regions of the world and have a low crime rate, Assistant Commissioner of Police Robert Liburd recommended the initiative as a way of preventing crimes, building stronger communities, and allowing citizens a more active role in public safety. Crime Stoppers is a respected 32-year-old organization that began in New Mexico in July 1975 and has since grown into a global organization with 1200 programs in 26 countries. The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis is now the 27th country. The Christophe Harbour Foundation donated $19,244 EC to the initiative, acknowledging all that it means to keeping the citizens of and...
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Yoga at The Beach House to benefit Hospitalized Children
By admin in Christophe Harbour Foundation, Wellness
More than 80 yogis from across St. Kitts gathered at the Beach House on November 24th for a morning of yoga practice to raise money and help provide comfort to hospitalized children.
From 6:00 a.m. until noon, The Beach House was transformed into an outdoor seaside studio and a variety of teachers led the group through a journey focused on mind, body, and soul. The event concluded with lunch provided by Chef Damien Heaney, with special vegan and gluten-free offerings.
The proceeds from the event benefit Ross University’s Josh and Friends Project, which will enable this organization to continue to give back to the children of St. Kitts who are hospitalized in the pediatric ward of the Joseph N....
St. Kitts Leatherback Sea Turtle makes its way to Massachusetts
By Katherine Verano in Christophe Harbour Foundation, Nature and Environment, St. Kitts
A leatherback turtle from St.Kitts found earlier this month off the coast of Massachusetts in the North Atlantic Ocean. The turtle, named Kitty, was originally tagged in St. Kitts by the The St. Kitts Sea Turtle Monitoring Network (SKSTMN). Exciting news for Dr. Kimberly Stewart and her team at SKSTMN. Kitty's movements can be tracked online.
Donation Ceremony Introduces Newest Member of St. Kitts Police Force
By Katherine Verano in Christophe Harbour Foundation, Community
The Coalition of Support for St. Kitts-Nevis Security Initiatives (CSSKNSI) held a donation ceremony on Wednesday at the Independence Square in support of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force to hand over a German shepherd to the police K-9 Unit. In addition, the ceremony provided an opportunity to share the importance of proper animal care to the general public. The CSSKNSI was formed to promote unity through one voice representing several organizations on the island. “I am appreciative that the coalition has chosen to invest in the safety of our community,” said Commissioner Celvin G. Walwyn, Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force. “I would like to thank the group for providing us with another tool in the fight...
The St. Kitts Music Festival is Music to our Ears
By Katherine Verano in Christophe Harbour Foundation, Events, St. Kitts
The St. Kitts Music Festival is an explosion of Caribbean musical culture. Major international stars bring reggae, soca, calypso, gospel, R&B, and more to Basseterre's Warner Park Sporting Complex from Thursday, June 28 to Saturday, June 30.
Six-time Grammy Award winner Toni Braxton will headline the upcoming Festival. The lineup also includes Roberta Flack, Damian Marley, Courtney Pine, Omarion, Machel Montano, Morgan Heritage, Krosfyah, I-Octane, and Popcaan. Chairman of the Promotions Sub-Committee, Lester Ible says, “This promises to be one of the best Music Festival we have had in years...our activities reflect the energy of the Sweet 16 St. Kitts Music Festival.”
Now in its 16th year, the Festival attracts both locals and vacationers alike. It...