Premier Brantley Meets with 16-Year-Old Tourism Enthusiast

Premier Brantley met with the 16-year-old tourism enthusiast, Ms. Warner, on Tuesday, August 27, at his office at Pinneys Estate. He offered hearty congratulations and encouraged her to use the opportunity to garner even more knowledge and ideas on sustainable tourism that she can share with him and his Cabinet upon her return.

Government’s Commitment to Youth in Tourism

“I’m really wishing you all the very best there and I wanted to just renew our commitment as a government. So congratulations first of all on winning the Youth Congress here and becoming the Youth Junior Minister, and who knows in a few short years you could be the real minister of tourism, making important decisions,”

“So I want to wish you all the very best in the Cayman Islands as you engage with your colleagues from around the region. Nevis has quite a good track record at the event having won on quite a few occasions, but for me it’s not all about winning. It’s about your having the experience, meeting new people, sharing ideas, and hopefully coming back and helping me and Nevis to do a better job with what we do.”

About Ms. Warner

Ms. Warner, a fourth form student at the Charlestown Secondary School (CSS), said her interest in tourism was sparked at a very young age due to her mother’s field of study, prompting her to want to pursue a career in the vital sector. She was inspired to contest the local Youth Congress after seeing other Nevisians compete in and win the CTO Regional Tourism Youth Congress.

“When I was really young, I heard a lot about tourism and so I just decided that I really want to work in that [area]…So I talked to my teachers and I decided to sign up for this and I’m very grateful and I appreciate this opportunity, and Nevis I will not disappoint you. I will do my very best,” she pledged.

Premier’s Message

Premier Brantley underscored that it is critically important that young persons get involved in tourism going forward as tourism is the life blood of the Nevis economy, and therefore is everybody’s business.

Ms. Evania Thibou, a teacher at the CSS, along with Ms. Warner’s chaperone for the Regional Congress Ms. Anthea Caines, Product Development Officer in the Ministry of Tourism, accompanied her on the visit.

Conclusion

The meeting between Premier Brantley and Ms. Warner highlights the importance of involving young persons in tourism, which is a vital sector for the Nevis economy. The government is committed to supporting young people like Ms. Warner in their pursuit of a career in tourism.

FAQs

* What is the purpose of the meeting between Premier Brantley and Ms. Warner?
+ The purpose of the meeting is to congratulate Ms. Warner on winning the Youth Congress and to encourage her to use the opportunity to garner even more knowledge and ideas on sustainable tourism.
* What is Ms. Warner’s interest in tourism?
+ Ms. Warner’s interest in tourism was sparked at a young age due to her mother’s field of study, and she wants to pursue a career in the vital sector.
* What is the government’s commitment to young persons in tourism?
+ The government is committed to supporting young people like Ms. Warner in their pursuit of a career in tourism and recognizing the importance of involving young persons in the sector.