The Christophe Harbour Foundation is pleased to support a new vervet monkey research initiative led by biological anthropologist and primatologist Dr. Kerry M. Dore. Dore, now an instructor in the School of Science at Marist College and member of the Center for Conservation Medicine and Ecosystem Health at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, has extensive experience studying primates and has been researching vervet monkeys in St. Kitts since 2010. This summer, Dore brings her studies to the Southeast Peninsula. 

“Monkeys inhabit virtually all parts of St. Kitts and Nevis,” says Dore. “What is being done on the Southeast Peninsula is essentially a pilot study, the results of which can be used to determine what should be done...

Christophe Harbour is pleased to announce the recipients of the Manager and Employee awards for the second quarter of 2014: Akela Browne and Virgil Pemberton.

Congratulations to Akela Browne for winning the Manager of the Quarter. Akela is very professional and always goes above and beyond. Akela is well respected by all staff and demonstrates excellent leadership in all she does. 

And kudos to Virgil "Exodus" Pemberton for being named the Employee of the Quarter. Exodus was nominated by his peers for his proactive, respectful, reliable and friendly nature. He takes great pride in his work and gives 100% to everything he does. Just the right person to win the Employee...

If you haven’t visited Christophe Harbour recently, you’re going to be in for quite a surprise on your next visit to the Southeast Peninsula.

In early June, Christophe Harbour’s newest amenity, SALT Plage, opened on the shore of Whitehouse Bay. Designed by Christophe Harbour’s Director of Architecture, John Denton Haley, and built by RAZO construction, the entire development of the beach bar took less than 9 months from conception to grand opening.

On June 20, the long awaited official marina ground- breaking ceremony took place with the Federation’s highest officials in attendance. The groundbreaking marks a significant milestone as Christophe Harbour gains momentum and creates...

The Bennett Hofford Construction team is making significant progress at the Ocean Grove Villas site at Christophe Harbour. Five units are currently under constrution and another five are slated to begin very soon. Roofing is nearing completion as the rafters are in place and wallaba shakes are being installed. Block and stonework continues and exterior decks are being constructed.

Sales of the Ocean Grove Villas have been steady with 60% of the available units under reservation. For more information on owning at Ocean Grove, contact Christophe Harbour Real Estate. 

To see photos of construction, visit the Christophe Harbour Facebook page. 

All around the peninsula, you can see the difference. Locals and longtime visitors can sense a change in the tradewinds.

Christophe Harbour is rapidly taking shape on St. Kitts, particularly noticeable in the past year since the Sugar Industry Diversity Foundation (SIDF) and the Darby Family Investment Group established their partnership.

Speedier, soulful progress can be seen at every curve, hillside and beach. SALT Plage is now open on Whitehouse Bay serving cool drinks and ceviche by the sea—the bar’s open-air design incorporates local artifacts from the island’s historic sugar and salt industries.

Dredging work and the first phase of the Marina is now proceeding on schedule, and is expected...