INDEPENDENCE DAY ANNIVERSARY… Public Holiday and Celebrations ~ Nevis and Saint Kitts attained Independence from Britain in 1983.

The Beautiful “Queen of the Caribbean” turns 25 today. Nevis should feel a sense of accomplishment and great pride displayed by all at such a momentous day.

There is NO EXCUSE not to Celebrate NEVIS ISLAND today SEPT. 19, 2008! Where is the partying goin’ down!?!?

The ceremonial Military Parade took place at Grove Park this morning.

There was Nevis drag racing at the drag racing grounds in St. James Parish.

The premier’s reception will be at the Oualie Beach Hotel at 7 p.m.

The Tempo concert will be at at Long Point at 9 p.m.

Horseracing organized by Nevis Turf and Jockey Club at Indian Castle Race Track

Some insight from SUN ST. Kitts & Nevis

Some of the acts for the Tempo concert will be soca diva, Destra Garcia, the Mighty Sparrow, Machel Montano and calypso great, David Rudder.

Under the theme, “Pride, progress and development Independence, 25 years of success”, residents of Nevis celebrated with a successful religious concert at the Church of God, Eden Brown last Thursday, the Caribbean Wellness Day Walk from Golden Rock to Villa Grounds last Saturday and a service of prayer and thanksgiving last Sunday at the Netball Complex.

ALSO… take a look at Nevis’ Myspace Page and Nevis’ Facebook Page!

TO NEVIS ISLAND

Becca Briley

Mr. Halsted -Sooty- Byron, Chairman of the Nevis Cultural Development Foundation (NCDF), said Nevis did benefit from Caribbean Festival of Arts (Carifesta) X in Guyana greatly. It benefited Nevis Island and its young performers.

I was suprised to learn that out of the 10 masqueraders who performed at the festivities, five were below the age of 18 but the NCDF thought it was important to give them the exposure because too often the impact of the art form outside of Nevis was not realized.

“We thought it was important to give them the exposure so that they can see for themselves the kind of impact that the masquerades can have on people outside of Nevis.”

“I don’t think our young people whether they are performers or not really appreciate the significance and the importance of the masquerades and other folklore.”

“We thought it was important to give them the exposure so that they can see for themselves the kind of impact that the masquerades can have on people outside of Nevis.”

SKNVIBES.COM has given great insight on this…
Some of Nevis’ young masquerades performing during the island’s main cultural festival Culturama performances, the kind of appreciation that is shown when the dances and the music are performed, the young people get a different perspective on the art form and they begin to look at it in a different light because it is something that is distinctly Nevisian,” he said and added…

“I think that is the greatest benefit that any young person can get from participating in Carifesta, from learning the significance and importance of the masquerades but generally, I thought, the young people as well as the older ones got a chance to interact with other performers.”

“We paid a great deal of attention to the Cultural Centre which is perhaps one of the best if not the best in the Caribbean, because we would be erecting our own cultural creative arts centre in Nevis, to see how it is managed and the different areas of the arts that are portrayed there. So generally I thought everybody – musicians, performers and the management team would have come away from Carifesta with a whole lot of new ideas and ways of doing things or improving on things we have been doing in Nevis,” the NCDF Chairman said.

Anyway, IF you are on a Well-needed NEVIS VACATION, Check out all of the Amazing Nevis Island Activities that are offered to ALL ! Also find beautiful Nevis Hotels, Nevis Resorts and Nevis Villas where your crew can enjoy an amazing stay in Nevis, West Indies.

Nevis Lover ~ Becca Briley

Feelin’ Lucky in Nevis!? There will be a HUGE cash giveaway for an Amazing Nevis Independence Day for The sister Islands.

The Marriott Royal Beach Casino’s “Independence Givaway” Celebration will be held Saturday, September 20, 2008 and one lucky reveller is going to break the bank by walking away $2,500 richer without spending a single dime.

Marketing Manager of the Royal Beach Casino, Amin Suleman said the promotion is first and foremost about celebrating St. Kitts - Nevis’ 25 years of success.

“I look at it as we’re here as a business and we recognise what St. Kitts-Nevis has done. When you look at the sheer size of these islands compared to the world overall, it is really amazing what the Federation has achieved.

After handing out a number of prize packages in the weeks leading up to Independence, the Marriott Royal Beach Casino’s giveaway will climax at midnight on September 20 when WINN FM’s “The Rinse” host, DJ Anthony D, pulls one name from the draw drum for a single cash prize giveaway of $2,500.

Suleman said the promotion is unique because, unlike other casino promotions, its entry process does not require a person to gamble for a chance to win.

“All you have to do is be here. If you’re here, just swipe your Caribbean Jewel Advantage Club Card and you’ll get a ballot [to enter the drawing]. Put that ballot into the draw drum and you have the same chance to win as someone who is playing. It’s worth the drive down here…just come and enjoy the show if you want.”

“For the people who have never been to this casino, this is a great opportunity to come check us out,” said Suleman, who told SKNVibes in an exclusive interview that the Independence Giveaway is going to be an excellent way to “allow the celebration to continue” throughout the weekend.

READ MORE abut this exciting Nevis Event HERE

Help celebrate on an Exciting Nevis Island Stay!

Best of Luck!

Becca Briley

Mark your calendars if you are a Soca Lover like Me!

On October 18,2008, St. Kitts and Nevis will be the host islands for the Sixth Annual International Soca Awards (ISA), marking the first time that such an event will be held on there.

The event will feature performances by top soca artists and will conclude with an exciting “Soca Weekend” on St. Kitts / Nevis Island.

SUN St. Kitts & Nevis always offers some great insight on Nevis Island and St. Kitts Events…

“We are pleased to host this prestigious event,” Senator Ricky Skerritt, minister of state in the Ministry of Tourism, Sports and Culture, said.

Events leading up to the highly anticipated awards show will begin on 16 Oct., with total local soca night featuring a soca monarch competition. Hosts for the awards will be Canadian actress, comedienne and radio personality Suzanne “Zan” Coy along with St. Kitts’ St. Clair “G Cue” Liburd.

The awards are a presentation of Brooklyn-based Soca Awards Organization, Inc. founded by Trinidadian Colin Jackman with the purpose of recognising the artistry of soca music. The awards will be held at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort’s event center.

Visit socaawards.com to hear more about it…

Check out the fun Nevis Island Activities are offered to ALL ! Also find beautiful Nevis Hotels, Nevis Resorts and Nevis Villas where your crew can enjoy an amazing stay in Nevis, West Indies.

Let the good times roll ~ Nevis Style

- Becca Briley -