Wales Tourism and Visit Planning

Christiansen Tops 500

Author: May 16, 1999
On May 16, Puerto Rican angler Ralph G. Christiansen Jr. caught his 500th blue marlin, reaching a coveted milestone in the world of fishing and achieving one of his lifetime goals. Christiansen, who holds the record for tagging and releasing the most Atlantic blue marlin, is the first and only Puerto Rican to become a member of the board of trustees of the International Game Fish Association and has been an IGFA representative in Puerto Rico since 1978.

Holiday In Wales A meticulous record keeper since 1964, Christiansen's fishing logs have been used by scientists to document blue marlin catch efforts in Puerto Rico and St. Thomas, where the bulk of this fishing success has been recorded.

St. Director of Tourism Since 1998 Mr. Peter Hilary Modeste has served, as the Director of Tourism of the St. Lucia Tourist Board. President of the St. Lucia Hotel & Tourism Association, Mr. Modeste has been employed within the tourism sector for a number of years. He was educated at the University of Wales and is married with three children. A former Minister of Education, Mr. Modeste has served on a number of national organizations including the St. Lucia Development Bank.

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