BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC – The St. Kitts and Nevis authorities Friday mentioned it’s within the remaining phases of negotiations for the repurposing of the historic Fort Thomas Lodge property at Fortlands, Basseterre, right into a world-class Museum of Caribbean Historical past.
It mentioned that this landmark facility can be complemented by eating places, public areas, and monuments that “rejoice our shared regional heritage” and that an Environmental Influence Evaluation (EIA) has been accomplished.
The federal government mentioned that archaeologists can be assigned to the venture to make sure that any gadgets of archaeological worth are recognized, preserved, and, the place applicable, integrated into the Museum.
“The association being negotiated is a lease-to-own mannequin, below which the developer might solely buy the property upon profitable completion of the venture and supply of the agreed public facilities. The event can even embody coastal erosion stabilization to guard the Fortlands shoreline and safeguard the integrity of the location.”
The federal government mentioned that this initiative follows a long time of decay on the property, which the federal government has owned since 1999.
Dr. Terrance Drew mentioned the venture will reverse this decline, remodeling the location right into a vibrant cultural, instructional, and tourism vacation spot, whereas honoring its historic significance.
“The federal government is shifting ahead responsibly, guided by a transparent public-interest framework, to ship a nationally vital cultural asset for Basseterre, for Saint Kitts and Nevis, and the broader Caribbean. Additional updates can be offered as soon as the plans and negotiations are finalised,” the assertion added.
