St. Kitts and Nevis: Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew acknowledged the significance of the Christophe Harbour sale to Safe Harbor Marinas, LLC. He released an official statement and outlined that the sale has significantly impacted the industry.
PM Drew said that the sale of Christophe Harbour to the world-renowned Safe Harbor Marinas is a turning point for the Southeast Peninsula. He outlined that the sale signals a new chapter featuring major investments, expanded marina infrastructure and nearly EC $25 million in direct payments to key public institutions.
The Prime emphasized that it is a great move that aligns with the Sustainable Island State Agenda of the government and reaffirmed the commitment of the administration to transparency, good governance, and economic transformation.
According to Drew, the sale of Christophe Harbor will bring nearly $25 million in direct payments to local institutions. Further, the investments will transform Christophe Harbour. This will surely usher in fresh investments and will provide jobs at all levels, that will open the door to make St. Kitts a premier yachting hub in the Caribbean.
The SKN Labour Party Government is leading with transparency, vision and with the people at the centre.
Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew marked that it is a strategic move with a decisive correction and a powerful turning point for St. Kitts and Nevis. Once it was viewed as a symbol of mismanagement, rooted in years of political opacity under the former administration, which will now become a beacon of transparency, opportunity and international prestige under this administration.
Safe Harbor Marinas is the largest marina operator in the world. It covers a network of over 135 marinas globally, serving more than 40,000 boat owners. Safe Harbor is bringing the platinum standard of yachting and maritime hospitality to the shores of St. Kitts and Nevis. Now, Christophe Harbour is now joining the elite family.
The Darby family, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis and Safe Harbor Marinas engaged in detailed, respectful and measurable ways. Unlike the previous administration, that kept the nation in the dark who benefitted from what, this government is committed to transparency, integrity and above all else, results.
Considering the transaction, Safe Harbor Marinas will invest immediately in the expansion of the Christophe Harbour Marina by about 40%. This means more yachts, more traffic, more economic activity, beginning as early as November 2025. This will bring St. Kitts and Nevis into sharper focus as a premier yachting hub in the Caribbean.
Moreover, the Safe Harbor Marinas will also be constructing a brand-new desalination plant, which will provide all the fresh water required by the marina, once again, that is to be completed by November 2025. The marina operations will also include talent from St. Kitts and Nevis.