Saint_Paul_Capisterre

Saint Paul Capisterre

Saint Paul Capisterre

Place in Saint Kitts, Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Paul Capisterre (known locally as Saint Paul's) is a town in Saint Paul Capisterre Parish on the island of Saint Kitts in Saint Kitts and Nevis. It is the largest town in the Capisterre region of Saint Kitts.

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Its population is estimated at 1,196.

History

The town was a major source of labour for the Saint Kitts sugar cane industry, in which most of the villagers were formerly employed. Following the closure of the sugar mills, the town was hit with a large unemployment dilemma. Many employment programmes were started by the government.

Notable residents

Saint Paul Capisterre is home to the former prime minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Denzil Douglas.[1] It was also home to a former premier, Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw, who is the first National Hero of Saint Kitts.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    East, Roger; Richard Thomas (2003). "Denzil Douglas". Profiles of people in power: the world's government leaders (Google book search) (1st ed.). London: Europa. pp. 439–440. ISBN 978-1-85743-126-1. LCCN 2004297732. OCLC 52634735. Retrieved August 12, 2009.
  2. [2]
    "Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw - St. Kitts 1st National Hero". SKNVibes. Retrieved 24 September 2011.


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