Charlestown Nevis (January 28, 2004) -- The development of heritage tourism in Nevis received a shot in the arm Tuesday afternoon, with the handing over of a grant cheque for EC$41,000.00 to the Nevis Heritage Trails, a project of the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society (NHCS), by the British High Commission.
The grant cheque was handed over by the Deputy Resident British Commissioner in Antigua, Mr Paul D. Lawrence, to the Executive Director of the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society, Mr John Guilbert, at a brief ceremony held at the Ballahoo Restaurant in Basseterre, St. Kitts.
“The British High Commission is very happy to be associated with this project,” commented Mr Lawrence. “We have supported the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society in the past in their waste oil project.”
Mr Lawrence, who was accompanied by the British Consul to St. Kitts, Mr Peter Alcorn, said that the waste oil project was an extremely effective project and added, “it just goes to show that the Society under the stewardship of John Guilbert is certainly one to be reckoned with in Nevis.”
According to the British envoy, getting projects executed to the satisfaction of all parties is what the High Commission would want and that is what Nevis would need for its environmental projects saying that they would have an excellent effect on the environment integrity of the country and would also help with sustainable livelihoods.
According to Mr John Guilbert, the NHCS, the Nevis Island Administration and private and tourism promoters recognise the contribution of heritage tourism towards the wider development of the island. “Over the past years, the NHCS has been involved in several environmental, educational and conservation projects some of which included education in schools and coastal clean-up campaigns.”
The purpose of the project is to enhance the heritage resources of Nevis by providing an interpretive system that will include the construction of signage (directional and interpretive), brochures and educational materials for heritage sites on Nevis.
“The strengthening of the island’s heritage product will assist in preserving the historical and cultural values of theses sites,” said Mr Guilbert. “In addition, the interpretive system will enable the provision of educational and economic benefits for both residents and visitors alike.”
The development of heritage tourism in Nevis received a shot in the arm Tuesday afternoon, with the handing over of a grant cheque for EC$41,000.00 to the Nevis Heritage Trails, a project of the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society (NHCS), by the British High Commission.
The grant cheque was handed over by the Deputy Resident British Commissioner in Antigua, Mr Paul D. Lawrence, to the Executive Director of the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society, Mr John Guilbert, at a brief ceremony held at the Ballahoo Restaurant in Basseterre, St. Kitts.
“The British High Commission is very happy to be associated with this project,” commented Mr Lawrence. “We have supported the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society in the past in their waste oil project.”
Mr Lawrence, who was accompanied by the British Consul to St. Kitts, Mr Peter Alcorn, said that the waste oil project was an extremely effective project and added, “it just goes to show that the Society under the stewardship of John Guilbert is certainly one to be reckoned with in Nevis.”
According to the British envoy, getting projects executed to the satisfaction of all parties is what the High Commission would want and that is what Nevis would need for its environmental projects saying that they would have an excellent effect on the environment integrity of the country and would also help with sustainable livelihoods.
According to Mr John Guilbert, the NHCS, the Nevis Island Administration and private and tourism promoters recognise the contribution of heritage tourism towards the wider development of the island. “Over the past years, the NHCS has been involved in several environmental, educational and conservation projects some of which included education in schools and coastal clean-up campaigns.”
The purpose of the project is to enhance the heritage resources of Nevis by providing an interpretive system that will include the construction of signage (directional and interpretive), brochures and educational materials for heritage sites on Nevis.
“The strengthening of the island’s heritage product will assist in preserving the historical and cultural values of theses sites,” said Mr Guilbert. “In addition, the interpretive system will enable the provision of educational and economic benefits for both residents and visitors alike.”
