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Participants of the workshop singing "Royal Invitation" by King Dis an Dat |
Charlestown Nevis (July 8, 2005) The Nevis Public Library (NPL) Phase I of the 16th Annual Environmental Awareness Programme came to an end on Thurday July 7th where Supervisor of the library, Mrs. Evette Liburd said that the objectives of the programme were achieved. She was at the time delivering brief remarks at the closing ceremony, which was held on the grounds of the Gingerland Branch of the library.
The programme was held from July 1st to 7th and catered for students from the secondary schools on the island. It was held under the theme Our Country, Our People, Our Future.
Accordingly, the objectives were to generate awareness among participants of the concept of sustainable tourism development, to create greater awareness among participants of the importance of tourism to the Nevisian economy; to develop knowledge and appreciation for our countrys tourism assets; to educate participants about their role in sustainable tourism development; to encourage and develop national pride and patriotic regard for the proper use and management of our countrys tourism assets.
Commenting on the week, Mrs. Liburd said that the participants had a very satisfying and enriching experience and highlighted the one-day attachment at the various tourism related institutions. From all reviews it went extremely well. I want to thank the various institutions for so willingly accommodating the participants.
This one-day attachment has been so fruitful and beneficial that four students have gained summer employment and are looking forward to benefiting from the tourism sector, she said.
The supervisor told the students that the lessons they have learnt from the various lecturers in culinary art, music, art and craft and the various field trips had demonstrated their ability through the poems they wrote and the art and craft that they produced. She added, Our country can only remain competitive as a unique tourist destination if our people preserve its history culture and beauty.
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| Participants of the workshop singing "Royal Invitation" by King Dis an Dat |
Cor capturing first prize in poetry was Ms Florelle Hobson, followed by Ms Janicia Hodge and Ms Patrina Stapleton. Ms Joy Napier captured the first prize in the quiz competition while the second prize went to Ms. Florelle Hobson and Mr. Trevancia Smithen received the third prize. The most informative scrapbook went to Ms Janicia Hodge and the neatest scrapbook to Mr. De-Jon Liburd.
Mr. Elvin Bailey, Permanent Secretary, Education and Library Services gave brief remarks. He said that an environmental awareness programme as he understood, is one that focuses on natural processing, on the dependence of human society on nature or impact on nature through culture and technology.
It looks at the use and overuse of resources, it looks at the damage caused by pollution and disturbances and it looks at the endangerment and extinction of species and ecosystems, he explained. It involves research, management, planning, teaching and policy development.
Bailey congratulated the students for participating in the programme and admonished them to do things for themselves. He said, &. dont do what you are doing for the tourist or else at some point in time you will stop doing it. Do things for yourself. When you enjoy doing it for yourself, and your friends come around and talk about the wonderful work you have done, that will inspire you to continue to do it more.
The other two phases of the programme will cater for students from primary schools ages 5 to 8 during the period July 18th to 22nd and ages 9 to 12 during the period July 25th to 29th, at the Charlestown Secondary School.
