Saint Paul Capisterre
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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.
Its population is estimated at 1,196.
History
The town was a major source of labour for the Saint Kitts
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
- OCLC 52634735. Retrieved August 12, 2009.
- ^ "Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw - St. Kitts 1st National Hero". SKNVibes. Retrieved 24 September 2011.
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