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ST. KITTS-NEVIS EXCELS IN BREA’S 2018 CRUISE TOURISM REPORT

Published 19 November 2018

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

ST. KITTS-NEVIS EXCELS IN BREA’S 2018 CRUISE TOURISM REPORT

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 16, 2018 (SKNIS): Tourism in St. Kitts and Nevis is growing exponentially, says Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Lindsay Grant – and the latest BREA Report (October 2018), which was prepared for the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) and 36 participating destinations, confirms this.

At the monthly press conference held by Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris on November 14, Minister Grant noted that the significant increase in cruise passengers has had a positive effect on the local service providers in the tourism industry and on the economy as a whole.

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ST. KITTS AND NEVIS’ MOST REMARKABLE TEENS 2018 JOIN PANTHEON OF YOUNG CHANGE MAKERS WORLDWIDE

Published 19 November 2018

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

ST. KITTS AND NEVIS’ MOST REMARKABLE TEENS 2018 JOIN PANTHEON OF YOUNG CHANGE MAKERS WORLDWIDE

Mikaya Collins 15 of Basseterre High School a Fashion Design

Most Remarkable Teendesignation “is a very eminent achievement comparative to any global achievement attained in any section of the Eastern or Western Hemisphere of the world,” said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Youth Empowerment, the Honourable Shawn Richards.

“Our Remarkable Teens, tonight, have joined the pantheon of young change-makers and activists who have captured the world’s attention and influenced us with the immense scope of human, scientific and social accomplishments,” he added, while delivering remarks during the eighth annual 25 Most Remarkable Teens (MRTs) Awards Ceremony at a special sitting of Parliament on Thursday, November 15. “You were chosen tonight, not because of your greatness, but because of the simple things you do that make those around you great.”

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ST. KITTS SHINES AS A CRUISE DESTINATION IN 2018 BREA REPORT

Published 19 November 2018

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

ST. KITTS SHINES AS A CRUISE DESTINATION IN 2018 BREA REPORT
Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 19, 2018 (SKNIS): According to the 2018 BREA Report –the economic impact study for the region, which is done every three years– St. Kitts continues to shine as a top ranking cruise destination.

St. Kitts excels in relation to the “How satisfied were you with your purchased tour?” question, placing #2 behind Cozumel in Mexico out of the 36 destinations studied.  Concerning purchased tours in St. Kitts, 75 percent of respondents said they were extremely satisfied and 16 percent said they were very satisfied.

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DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER RICHARDS SHARES INGREDIENTS FOR CONTINUED SUCCESS WITH REMARKABLE TEENS

Published 19 November 2018

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER RICHARDS SHARES INGREDIENTS FOR CONTINUED SUCCESS WITH REMARKABLE TEENS
SKNIS Photo: 2018 class of the 25 Most Remarkable Teens with Members of Parliament
Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 16, 2018 (SKNIS): Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Youth, the Honourable Shawn Richards left the 2018 class of the 25 Most Remarkable Teens in St. Kitts and Nevis with three pieces of advice that he said will help them to reach their goals in life.

While making opening remarks in the National Assembly on Thursday (November 15, 2018) at the awards ceremony to honour the outstanding achievements of teenagers, who have excelled in various non-traditional fields, Honourable Richards shared the following:

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ST. KITTS AND NEVIS’ MOST REMARKABLE TEENS 2018 JOIN PANTHEON OF YOUNG CHANGE MAKERS WORLDWIDE

Published 19 November 2018

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

ST. KITTS AND NEVIS’ MOST REMARKABLE TEENS 2018 JOIN PANTHEON OF YOUNG CHANGE MAKERS WORLDWIDE
SKNIS Photo: Minister Richards presents award to scholar athlete, Aliah Vanterpool, of the Charles E. Mills Secondary school.
Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 16, 2018 (SKNIS): Most Remarkable Teendesignation “is a very eminent achievement comparative to any global achievement attained in any section of the Eastern or Western Hemisphere of the world,” said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Youth Empowerment, the Honourable Shawn Richards.

“Our Remarkable Teens, tonight, have joined the pantheon of young change-makers and activists who have captured the world’s attention and influenced us with the immense scope of human, scientific and social accomplishments,” he added, while delivering remarks during the eighth annual 25 Most Remarkable Teens (MRTs) Awards Ceremony at a special sitting of Parliament on Thursday, November 15. “You were chosen tonight, not because of your greatness, but because of the simple things you do that make those around you great.”

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