Basseterre, St. Kitts – Over 1,500 books were given to the children of St. Kitts & Nevis during a small ceremony on Wednesday, August 1, by the passengers about the Carnival Destiny cruise ship. Blue World Travel, a San Francisco based travel agency, is the organization that spearheaded the book drive.
Minister of Education Hon. Sam Condor, accepted the donation on behalf of the children of St. Kitts and Nevis. Commenting on the donation, he said, “When you give a child a book, you give a gift for life. If we are to develop and grow as a people and as a country we have to read. That is the foundation and source of knowledge. Our nation is grateful for this gift.”
In return for their kind deed, the Hon. Sam Condor gave a painting of Brimstone Hill, to the representatives of Blue World Travel. The art piece is the work of local painter, L.W. Young. Cruise ship passengers were also treated to a special performance by the Okolo Tegremantine drummers.
Peggy Presley of Blue World Travel said, “It has been the practice of Blue World Travel to pair a vacation at sea with a contribution to a chosen port of call. We like to vacation, but we also realize that we need to give something back. Our purpose is to share our love of learning and to spark continued growth and inquiry by the young children.”
Passengers collected the books prior to setting sail aboard the ship. The donated books will be given to schools and other learning institutions in St. Kitts & Nevis.
