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Christophe Harbour Blog

Tern Nests Sign of Flourishing Life Near Salt Ponds

By Katherine Verano in Nature and Environment, St. Kitts

Terns are nesting at Harbourside, land that Christophe Harbour has created along the perimeter of the harbour. Discovered by a young boy, these nests are an especially exciting find because they are a sign that bird life is returning to the area known as the "Great Salt Pond." Previously, the hyper-saline environment of the salt pond was unable to sustain much life, but since the pond is now flushing with fresh water, new plant and animal life are being discovered. The terns are the newest inhabitants.

These pictures of Terns and their nests were taken by Callen, an elementary aged boy who attends Ross Prep School on St. Kitts. Every year, the school hosts a fundraiser selling calendars, and all of...

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Leatherback Turtle Eggs Begin to Hatch at Sandy Bank Bay

By Katherine Verano in Nature and Environment, St. Kitts

Hatching season is here! On Sunday, June 5, Christophe Harbour guests spotted 24 Leatherback turtle tracks heading towards the water on Sandy Bank Bay. The turtle’s nests were discovered, along with a baby turtle struggling to dig itself out of the sand. With a little assistance, the turtle was able to make its way to the water and take its first swim. As of now, 11 turtle nests have been marked and within the month many of the eggs should hatch.

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On the Radar - Christophe Harbour and St Kitts

By Katherine Verano in St. Kitts

The secret is out, and people from around the world are discovering Christophe Harbour and St. Kitts and Nevis. Both Christophe Harbour and the Federation have recently been featured in several noteworthy publications, including ForbesLife, Centurion UK, Elite Traveler, and Living Abroad Magazine.

British Airways, who operates two weekly flights to the Robert L. Bradshaw airport, recently announced that St. Kitts ranks fourth among the airline's top 10 destinations for 2011.

In addition to regular flight service, we anticipate an increase in visitors to the Federation with the recent re-opening of the Four Seasons Resort on Nevis. The resort opened 15 December, after being closed for two years.

For more information on getting to St. Kitts and Nevis, visit the St....

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New Seasonal Hours at the Beach House

By Katherine Verano in St. Kitts

In anticipation of the coming season, the Beach House Restaurant will be closed from 30 August through 4 October, re-opening for dinner service on Tuesday, 5 October. We will operate Tuesday through Saturday, 5:30pm until 10:00pm. Chef Lionel Garnier, Manager Ericson Browne and the whole Beach House staff look forward to welcoming you back for what promises to be the most delicious season yet! For all the latest at the Beach House find us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter.

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New FBO Terminal Planned for St. Kitts

By Katherine Verano in St. Kitts

Christophe Harbour is pleased to share with you that the St. Christopher Air & Sea Port Authority (SCASPA) has partnered with Veling Limited to build a private jet fixed base of operations (FBO), set to be constructed on the southeast corner of St. Kitts' Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport. The estimated $20 million project will be constructed in two phases over the next 10 years. Contracts will be awarded in October this year, with construction commencing February 2011. Completion of the first phase is expected by winter 2012. The architectural design of the FBO will reflect that of the West Indian culture, while the interior will offer ultra-modern facilities and first-class services. For more information, visit www.skbfbo.com.

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