Basseterre, St. Kitts - NevisNovember 19, 2009 (SKNIS)

The Christophe Harbour Development Company is the latest entity to step forward to support the St. Kitts and Nevis National Carnival 2009/2010.

At a recent handing over ceremony, the company’s Director of Government and Community Relations, Ellis Hazel, said that carnival is an annual celebration of what is uniquely Kittitian and Nevisian.

“We see carnival as an important activity in the development of St. Kitts as a destination and so we are pleased to be afforded the opportunity to make what I consider to be a very kind contribution, especially given the trying economic circumstances,” he said.

Senior Accountant, McNish Jeffers, then presented the sponsorship...

The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis is preparing for its annual Carnival, an explosion of cultural excitement and creativity.  The two-week carnival event begins with an opening ceremony on 18 December and culminates with the Jump Up street party on 2 January 2010, known locally as “Last Lap”.   This unusual tradition of simultaneously celebrating Christmas and carnival is one of the several characteristics that make St. Kitts such a special Caribbean island to visit.  Hundreds of returning nationals and visitors are expected to head for popular Carnival events in the run up to the Christmas holidays, as Carnival moves in to high gear.  One of the highlights is the J’Ouvert Jam on Boxing Day when local soca...

British Airways reported today a steep rise in early reservations for Caribbean trips next year, compared to the same time last year. According to BA's CEO, Willie Walsh, "Leisure business from the UK has grown relatively strong and it's one of the reasons we've seen British Airways grow its presence in this market."

Earlier this year, British Airways announced they were adding a second weekly flight direct from London's Gatwick airport into St. Kitts' Robert L. Bradshaw International airport. The additional flight is scheduled to begin in late March 2010. 

It appears that the Caribbean continues to be a great place for a holiday, and as St. Kitts continues to expand its tourism sector. It's easy to assume that...

Basseterre, St. Kitts (November 10, 2009) – The St. Kitts Tourism Authority is pleased to celebrate the commencement of a second weekly non-stop flight from Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport to St. Kitts by Delta, the world’s largest airline, with Delta’s special new low fares to the island. Travelers can now fly to St. Kitts from Atlanta on Delta for just $309* each way (based on a required round-trip purchase; Saturday night stay required). *Additional taxes/fees/restrictions/baggage charges may apply. See below for details). Fare available at delta.com. Flights must be purchased by November 16, 2009 with travel to be completed on or before February 28, 2010. Delta’s second weekly non-stop flight to St. Kitts from Atlanta will operate...

The National Beach Clean Up which initially emerged as an event in commemoration of International Coastal Clean Up Day has matured into an activity designed particularly for the involvement of fourth and fifth formers.

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 21, 2009 (SKNIS): The National Beach Clean Up which initially emerged as an event in commemoration of International Coastal Clean Up Day has matured into an activity designed particularly for the involvement of fourth and fifth formers.

Coordinator of the National Beach Clean Up and Conservation Officer Andy Blanchette explained that the students use the statistics generated, in partial fulfillment for CXC examinations.  He said that his department specifically targets third and fourth form students who are taking the...