Last Updated on January 14, 2025, 8:17 AM AST by Anthony Morris
The owner of Amazon, Jeff Bezos was seen landing at the RLB International Airport in St Kitts in his $80 million Private G700 Jet (N11AF) on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 and was recently seen in Nevis enjoying the natural beauty of the island.
Jeff Bezos has a net worth of US $251 billion and according to reports, is the second wealthiest person in the world.
Moreover, the presence of his private jet underscored the island nation as a destination visited by high-profile elites, opening its gate for more visitors this year.
Speculations of why he is in Nevis is going around as no clear reason is yet known, but it is rumoured that he might be there to just enjoy Nevis Four Seasons Resort, a famous retreat for billionaires globally.
Rumors say that he visited St Barth along with St Kitts and Nevis to enjoy the beauty of natural landscapes with his friends and family to have the New Year’s trip in nature’s lap.
Furthermore, his jet was accompanied by several other jets that landed in St Kitts and Nevis in one day for the first time in history, with several rich and influential people arriving in the country, celebrating New Year Season with their loved ones.
Boost in tourism in St Kitts and Nevis
Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew shared that 2024 was a successful year in terms of passenger arrivals through air.
This year has already seen an influx of 16,000 air passengers arriving by air at the RLB International Airport, Basseterre, St Kitts.
Moreover, with the rich and influential people like Jeff Bezos visiting the island, tourism will boost even more, increasing the economy and local businesses.
With only the first month receiving so many visitors, it is safe to say that this year St Kitts and Nevis will be bustling with crowds of visitors.
Anthony Morris covers stories related to politics and regional developments. His in-depth reporting about governance and reforms makes him stand out in regional journalism, with a deep analysis of political trends and their impact on Caribbean communities.
