The Ministry of Tourism has congratulated students who participated in the 2025 **Learn and Earn Programme**, which was held during the December 2025 Christmas holiday period.
Fifteen students from two secondary schools took part in the initiative, gaining valuable hands-on experience by working across various sectors within the tourism and hospitality industry. The programme provided students with first-hand exposure to career opportunities in tourism while reinforcing the importance of professionalism and service excellence.
Before their placement, the Ministry conducted training sessions to prepare the students for the workplace. Human Resources specialist Ms Laura Alcindor delivered a comprehensive session, motivating participants to perform to the best of their abilities and to uphold high standards of workplace conduct.
During the training, Ms Vanessa Webbe addressed the students on the importance of tourism to the Nevis economy and emphasised the need for excellent customer service in positioning Nevis as a destination of choice. The Learn and Earn Programme was coordinated by Ms Webbe and ably supported by Ms Azelleah Percival, Product Development Assistant at the Ministry of Tourism.
The Ministry extended heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the following businesses and organisations for partnering with the programme and providing student placements:
* Mount Nevis Hotel
* Golden Rock Hotel
* Oualie Beach Hotel
* Sunshines Beach Bar and Restaurant
* Café Des Arts
* Nevis Historical and Conservation Society
* Ministry of Tourism – Bath Springs
* On the Rocks Restaurant
* Turtle Time Beach Bar
* Barefoot Restaurant
* Indian Summer Restaurant
**Student Participants:**
Treon Daniel
Rondre Daniel
Malikwa Peets
Junique Hendrickson
T’Ron Challenger
Excellence Nisbet
Shaquana Jones
Akaijah Aulder
Jahville Forrester
Zhanae’ Underwood
Anjhenique Pemberton
Junior Persuad
Alexis Peart
Latisha Sutton
The Ministry of Tourism commended the students for their dedication and commitment, noting that initiatives such as the Learn and Earn Programme play a critical role in developing the next generation of tourism professionals in Nevis.