Three small business owners honoured for dedicated service at Nevis Cultural Village

Hon. Mark Brantley, Deputy Premier of Nevis and Minister of Culture presents token of appreciation to Kemuel “Kem” Simmonds on July 04, 2017, for his long standing contributions at the Cultural Village
NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (July 18, 2017) — Three members of the small business community on Nevis were recognised for their long standing contributions to the Cultural Village in Charlestown.
Deputy Premier of Nevis and Minister of Culture Hon. Mark Brantley presented Oldain “Sandy” Claxton, Kemuel “Kem” Simmonds and Samuel “Fish” Richards with plaques as tokens of appreciation and thanked them for their contributions at the official launch of the newly refurbished $1.7million Cultural Village on July 14, 2017.
Claxton and Simmonds had been conducting business at the Village for the past 22 years and Richards for the past 21 years.
Meantime, in his remarks at the launching ceremony, Mr. Brantley spoke of the new safety and security feature at the facility.

In addition to the new command post, Mr. Brantley reiterated that the installation of CCTV cameras at venues and throughout Charlestown would help patrons to feel secure and comfortable as they enjoy the new facility.
He said the investment in the facility, which took two months to complete, was a necessary one that the people of Nevis could enjoy and be proud of.

During the refurbishment process, 10 local contractors were engaged in the process. Mr. Brantley thanked them for meeting the deadline and expressed satisfaction for the opportunity to work with them.
The minister also commended Architect Camille Kelly, the management team Alistair Thompson, Chairman for Culturama 43, Abonaty Liburd and Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, John Hanley. He also pointed to the late Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture Carl Williams who conceptualised the project.

It originally consisted of a number of privately owned wooden booths and the Bull Pen/Rose Garden.
Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, John Hanley, said Mr. William’s idea was to renovate the facility with a feel and look that would be distinct and unique from any other entertainment or cultural facility on the island, equipped with standard modern amenities.
He said the project was worth every dollar spent for and on behalf of the people of Nevis and they could now boast
ownership of one of the finest entertainment facilities anywhere in the Caribbean.
