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Federica Maria Mogherini, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, held discussions with Chair of CARICOM, St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris

Published 7 February 2019

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Federica Maria Mogherini, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, held discussions with Chair of CARICOM, St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris, Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley, Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley. Also present was Caricom Secretary-General Irwin Laroque and Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. Mark Brantley.

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USVI BOXER JOHN JACKSON, SON OF BOXING LEGEND JULIAN JACKSON, ARRESTED ON RAPE CHARGE

https://viconsortium.com/news-2/usvi-boxer-john-jackson-son-of-boxing-legend-julian-jackson-arrested-on-rape-charge/ #

Published 7 February 2019

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USVI BOXER JOHN JACKSON, SON OF BOXING LEGEND JULIAN JACKSON, ARRESTED ON RAPE CHARGE

ST. THOMAS — John A. Jackson, a Virgin Islands boxer and son of boxing legend Julian “The Hawk” Jackson, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with second-degree aggravated rape after the father of a 15-year-old minor told police that Mr. Jackson had sexual intercourse with his daughter, V.I.P.D. Public Information Officer Glen Dratte announced Thursday afternoon.

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STUDENTS GET A GLIMPSE OF THE VIABILITY OF AGRO-TOURISM THROUGH TOURISM EDUCATION PROGRAMME

Published 7 February 2019

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STUDENTS GET A GLIMPSE OF THE VIABILITY OF AGRO-TOURISM THROUGH TOURISM EDUCATION PROGRAMME
Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 07, 2019 (SKNIS): The acquisition of the St. Kitts Eco-park was a very significant occasion as agro-tourism has proven to be a viable part of the Federation’s tourism product. As such, teaching students about agro-tourism, through the Tourism Education Programme, will be beneficial not only to persons who want to start a career in agriculture, but to the tourism product, says Tourism Research/Education Officer, Therez Ambrose-Versailles, who appeared on the popular programme “Working for You” on February 06.

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2019 DESIGNATED AS A PLASTIC FREE YEAR IN ST. KITTS

Published 7 February 2019

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Photo compliments the St. Kitts Sustainable Destination Council (SDC) Facebook Page: SDC Chair of Plastic Free SKB Campaign, Tawanna Wigley, promotes initiative. 
2019 DESIGNATED AS A PLASTIC FREE YEAR IN ST. KITTS

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 07, 2019 (SKNIS): With the exceptional feedback, support and cooperation received from the public, as well as stakeholders in 2018 with the plastic free July challenge, the local Ministry of Tourism has taken up the initiative to make 2019 “a plastic free year – a wave of change”.Plastic free challenge was implemented last year for people around the world to pledge to be more aware of their plastic use and “choose to refuse.”

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ST. KITTS’ NOMINATION FOR A TOP INTERNATIONAL TOURISM AWARD WILL HELP TO RAISE THE PROFILE OF THE DESTINATIO

Published 7 February 2019

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SKNIS Photo: Diannille Taylor-Williams, Assistant Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism and Chairperson of the St. Kitts Sustainable Destination Council
ST. KITTS’ NOMINATION FOR A TOP INTERNATIONAL TOURISM AWARD WILL HELP TO RAISE THE PROFILE OF THE DESTINATIO

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 07, 2019 (SKNIS): Tourism officials in St. Kitts are looking forward to the spin-off opportunities that will be generated from the recent nomination for one of the top awards from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC).

The St. Kitts Sustainable Destination Council is one of three finalists for the WTTC‘s 2019 Tourism for Tomorrow Award in the category of Destination Stewardship. According to the website www.wttc.org, “The accolade is presented to organizations helping a place to thrive and bring forward its unique identity for the benefit of its residents and tourists.”

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