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The Federation’s Tourism Booth – World Expo

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
May 06, 2010 (CUOPM)

The Federation’s booth at the World Expo in Shanghai, China, has been attracting massive crowds that were amazed by the beautiful depiction of sights and scenes of the twin-island Federation.

The delegation headed by Ambassador Extraordinaire and Plenipotentiary, Her Excellency, Ms. Roslyn Hazelle, opened the Federation’s Booth at the World Expo 2010.

It was reported that over 300,000 tickets were sold or distributed for the Opening Day. Large crowds flocked the Caribbean Community’s Pavilion and made their way to each country’s booth within the pavilion.

St. Kitts and Nevis scenes included but are not limited to a replica of the St. Kitts Scenic Railway, Nevis Peak and Brimstone Hill Fortress.

The most popular scene in the booth was definitely the Anglican Church Clock Tower. Almost every visitor to the booth took time out to take a photo in front of the clock tower.

“The Federation’s presence at the Expo allows for the export of our unique culture, life, art and overall tourism product for all patrons to sample. Our tourism product is being placed on the world’s stage and has had an impressive review thus far. The team anticipates unprecedented promotional opportunities and proposes to strategically disseminate information regarding the Federation and the various components of its attractive investment potential,” said Ambassador Hazelle.

“Our participation provides us with the perfect opportunity to showcase St. Kitts and Nevis as a place to visit and invest. As a team we will leverage our unique and strategic advantages in anticipation of maximizing our potential to reach and communicate our message to as many of the 70 million expected visitors to the Expo Site during the next 184 days,” added Ambassador Hazelle.

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Eastern End of St. Kitts Looking Out On Nevis
Photo By Erasmus Williams

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
April 08, 2010 (CUOPM)

St. Kitts and Nevis topped the poll for favorite destination in the Eastern Caribbean (Leeward Islands category and is among 9 other destinations for “Favorite Destination in the Caribbean 2010.

According to Robert Curley’s Caribbean Travel Blog, in the category of favorite destinations in the Eastern Caribbean/Leeward Islands, St. Kitts and Nevis topped the poll with 38 percent of the 335 votes cast, followed by Antigua and Barbuda (14 percent) and St. Martin/St. Maarten (10 percent).

Martinique was named favorite destination in the Eastern Caribbean, capturing 46 percent of the 299 votes; Dominica received 30 percent to finish second.

“The top vote-getters from my three regional polls have now earned a spot in the biggest survey of all: What’s Your Favorite Destination in the Caribbean for 2010? The finalists will be Martinique, Dominica, St. Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda, St. Martin/Maarten, Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, the Florida Keys, the Mexican Caribbean, and Costa Rica,” he blogged.

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A Section Of Bassetere Valley
Photo By Erasmus Williams

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
April 08, 2010 (CUOPM)

Legislation for the establishment of the Basseterre National Park, development of a revenue generation plan, landscaping, selection of specific species of plants and creation of a tourism policy are still to be completed.

These are areas to be tackled in completing the vision of Parliamentary Representative and Minister of Housing, Public Works, Energy and Utilities, Hon. Dr. Earl Asim Martin, M.P. (Labour – St. Christopher 1), for the establishment of the Basseterre Valley Aquifer (BVA) which has received the greenlight of the Cabinet.

The Basseterre Valley Aquifer, south-east of Wellington Road, flanking both sides of the Kim Collins Highway and delimited by the Conaree Hills and the Frigate Bay Road, yields millions of gallons of water that is supplied daily to the Basseterre area, Frigate Bay and the South-East Peninsula.

In updating the Cabinet on the special project geared towards the long-term protection of the Basseterre Valley Aquifer that includes the development of a Water Resource Management Plan and the development of a National Park Management Plan, Dr. Martin highlighted the need for further work to be done and outlined what a second phase of the project would involve.

He informed the cabinet there is need for additional research and complete and accurate mapping of the BVA. It would also involve the passage of legislation to establish the Basseterre Valley National Park, the development of a revenue generation plan, landscaping, including the selection of specific species of plants for the Park and the development of a tourism policy regarding the Park as well as public education and sensitization.

Minister Martin received the go ahead to engage the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and other agencies for financial and technical support to move phase 2 of the project forward.

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