General Douglas M. Fraser congratulates Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas on the twin-island 26th Anniversary of Independence, calling St. Kitts and Nevis a positive model for the Caribbean

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – St. Kitts and Nevis is a positive model for the Caribbean in security, democratic values education and prosperity.

So says Commander of the United States Southern Command in Florida, General Douglas M. Fraser in congratulating Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas on the twin-island Federation’s 26th Anniversary of Independence.

General Fraser said the United States Southern Command “values the cooperation, mutual training and support our countries share.”

He said the United States looks forward to...

British Airways introduced a second weekly flight from Gatwick-London into St. Kitts’ Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport early next year. The Tuesday flight is scheduled to begin March 2010. BA introduced the existing Saturday flight, its first scheduled into St. Kitts’ Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, on Saturday January 10th 2009.

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, AUGUST 19TH 2009 (CUOPM) – The St. Kitts Marriott Resort is now offering key cities with direct flight service to St. Kitts additional incentive to book with a “Residents Rate” of just US$79 per room per night.“Everyone can appreciate a non-stop flight when it comes to booking travel - it eliminates hassles, potential complications and significantly reduces travel time. To highlight those cities that provide direct flight service to St. Kitts, we’re offering a significantly reduced rate for its residents,” said Director of Marketing, Matt Shackel.“Whether it’s a last minute family getaway or a romantic retreat, with direct flights and a rate of $79 per room per night, residents in...

There's no better way to enjoy St. Kitts over the holidays than by attending the St. Kitts Nevis carnival. Carnival begins in mid-December and spans three fun-filled weeks of pageants, parades, and bacchanalian splendor, culminating with the Grand Carnival Parade on New Year's day. The carnival is the only one in the Caribbean that blends the spirit of Christmas with the colorful display of the nation's culture and African heritage. For more about the St. Kitts Nevis carnival, visit the website at www.stkittscarnival.com.

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, AUGUST 13TH 2009 (CUOPM) - St. Kitts and Nevis is working despite the challenges posed by the global international financial and economic crisis. St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas during his weekly radio programme on Tuesday pointed to opportunities in the manufacturing, tourism, real estate and cruise ship sectors. Dr. Douglas reiterated the decision of his government in 2005 to transition from the sugar economy to one based on tourism and hospitality services, financial services and information technology services. He said that although the global economic situation has had a negative impact in some areas, the prospect looks positive in St Kitts and Nevis.Prime Minister Douglas noted that despite a reduction in the workforce at...