Last Updated on December 27, 2024, 6:12 AM AST by Anthony Morris
Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew expressed gratitude towards the Police Commissioner, James Sutton and the members of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force, for their services and maintaining order on the J’ouvert morning.
The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force along with St Kitts and Nevis Defence Force, took care of the security matters on the day St Kitts and Nevis welcomed a huge crowd of cruise passengers along with a grand J’ouvert morning celebration.
Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew appreciated their service and shared a post on his official Facebook page stating that they all must be recognized and deserve great praise for their great job.
He further thanked the people of the nation as well as the visitors for their cooperation with the security forces that made the day safe and enjoyable for all.
Moreover, people commented under his post also thanking the forces for their service, with one saying, “Sending out big thanks to the police and armed forces for you service”, while another said, “Security was at its best. Police and Army was very observant strategically.”
Visitors Flock in St Kitts and Nevis
St Kitts and Nevis welcomed 11,000 cruise passengers who arrived on the day of J’ouvert celebrations, on December 27, 2024.
The twin island nation welcomed more than 8,000 passengers who arrived in over 265 flights, in the last twelve day, marking a significant boost to the island’s tourism.
Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew, through a post on Facebook on December 26, 2024, shared that the federation welcomed six cruise ships that day, marking a tourism boost with the highest number of people on the island.
Know about J’ouvert
J’ouvert is a traditional Caribbean carnival celebration, starting before down with highest crowd joining mid-afternoon.
There are parades with people dancing to DJs, drinking, and dancing through the streets, with some covering themselves with paint, mud, or oil.
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