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HUGE TURN OUT AT J’OUVERT AND TROUPE PARADE » By Abisola Abiola J‘OUVERT is undoubtedly one of the most looked forward to events for Nevis’ Culturama celebration. Ac...

The Department of Agriculture Presents Second Annual Fruit Festival » By Asuredé Wilkin. Representatives from the Department of Agriculture as well as agro-processors from all over the isla...

Teacher Verna Grant Crowned Ms. Culture Queen 2010 » By Abisola Abiola Miss Coastal Air Transport Verna Grant turned in a stunning performance to walk away with the title o...

Nevis Remembers Christena Disaster with Memorial Service » By Abisola Abiola NEVIS remembers the 236 lives that were lost and the 99 survivor’s, with a Memorial Service to commem...

St. Thomas’ Primary takes Youth Talented Pageant by Storm » It was a celebratory night for the students of the St. Thomas Primary school as both their representatives; Chestlyn Mal...

Astro Wins 2010 Culturama Calypso Monarch » By Abisola Abiola Astro on Saturday, July 31st stopped defending Monarch Isoursop in his quest for a repeat victory and...

“Failure to adequately mitigate disasters could have severe repercussions on Nevis,” warned P.S. in ... » Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, Mr. Laurie Lawrence warned that failure to adequately manage and mitigat...

Ms. Caribbean Culture Queen 2010: Introducing Ms. St. Croix » Marcellina Ventura is a graduate of the St. Croix Educational Complex class of 2008. She is currently a sophomore at the...

Nevis Reformation Party celebrates 4th Anniversary in Government » By Abisola Abiola Premier of Nevis, the Hon. Joseph Parry and his Nevis Reformation Party (NRP)-led Nevis Island Admini...

TOP STUDENTS RECEIVES THE PREMIER’S AWARD » By Abisola Abiola Cheslin Maloney and Yvado Simmons were granted the Premier’s Award on Tuesday, July 6th during the St...

Ms. Culture Queen 2010

Miss Culture 2010

Miss Coastal Air Transport Verna Grant turned in a stunning performance to walk away with the title of Miss Culture 2010 which was held at the Cultural Complex. The pageant, which had seen six beautiful and intelligent young women vying for the crown, was scheduled for 8:00 p.m. at the Nevis Cultural Complex but got off to a late start due to rain. Despite the showers the turnout was massive as according to organizers tourists, guests, residents and returning nationals…

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HUGE TURN OUT AT J’OUVERT AND TROUPE PARADE

HUGE TURN OUT AT J’OUVERT AND TROUPE PARA

‘OUVERT is undoubtedly one of the most looked forward to events for Nevis’ Culturama celebration. According to many it is a time to let loose, release stress, leave whatever problems you may have behind and enjoy all the aspects of J’ouvert. On Monday, August 2nd the J’ouvert celebrations were held as thousands of revelers made their way through the streets of Charlestown with music from several bands and Dj systems. The Extreme J’ouvert Revelers, Rum Party, Poison Darts and the…

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The Department of Agriculture Presents Second Annual Fruit Festival

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The Department of Agriculture Presents Second Annual Fruit Festival

Representatives from the Department of Agriculture as well as agro-processors from all over the island came out to the Villa on Friday 30th July to display and sell their Agricultural products. Amid the fruits and vegetables that were available were products such as preserves, honey, handmade soaps and various wines. Also available were locally made jewelry and other goods made from all natural items (seeds etc). Additionally, there were special booths such as the one put on by CARDI which…

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ST. KITTS AND NEVIS:

By Vernon Harris - EconomistThe Federation now faces a general election in which the main issues are management of the economy, maintenance of law and order, good governance, and the retention of freedom of speech and association. Management of the economy incl

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Congratulations

The Leewards Times wish to use this week’s editorial to convey special congratulations to Culturama 2010 Winners. The Culturama Committee members must also be showered with praise for executing yet another successful festival for another year especially during the current economic downturn. Special recognition goes out to the first event winner, Alsanarda Hanley for capturing the Ms. Culture Swim Wear Competition, Chestlyn Maloney and Zarima Alcendor for making the St. Thomas’ Primary School proud as they respectively captured the Mr. and Ms. Talented Teen Competition. Verna Grante perfo

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