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St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister and other government officials visiting one of the booths (inside) given to the three vendors. This one has been expanded to accommodate patrons. (Photo by Erasmus Williams) |
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, JULY 25TH Three local vendors have been given permission by the owners of land on South Friars Bay, to provide temporary vendoring services on their private property.
South Friars Bay Development has begun blasting the nearby hills for the construction of condominiums and villas on the hillside and seaside of the area and for the establishment of a Dolphin Park and all vendors were moved from the immediate area of blasting for their own safety and that of their clients.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Sports and Culture, Sen. the Hon. Ricky Skerritt indicated that following a meeting with the vendors, the Frigate Bay Development Corporation, through the assistance of the Ministry, rented booths to three vendors, Keithly Hanley, Ivan Weeks and Sheila Casey.
Manager of Product Development in the St. Kitts Tourism Authority, Mr Randolph Hamilton said the Authoritys five-year tourism strategic marketing plan calls for a more aesthetically-looking booths on all of beaches including Frigate Bay.
During a visit to Frigate Bay it was disclosed that existing booths would be relocated to provide additional beach space that will allow locals and visitors to enjoy the islands natural resource.
Prime Minister Dr. the Hon. Denzil L. Douglas, other Ministers and officials visited the area last Thursday, as part of a tour of several tourism development sites at Whitegate, South Friars Bay and Frigate Bay.
