Destiny Launches in Nevis- Olivier Janssens Unveils Historic Sustainable Zone and Profit-Sharing Plan
Nevis just made history!
At exactly 2 pm AST, Destiny founder Olivier Janssens unveiled the long-anticipated Destiny Special Sustainability Zone (SSZ) — a project he says will reshape how small islands think about growth, sustainability, and pride. Speaking in an emotional video address, Janssens, who has been a Nevisian citizen for nearly a decade, described Destiny as “more than a development — it’s a promise.”
He said Destiny would create a partnership between the island and its people, bringing jobs, investment, and global recognition while keeping Nevis’s natural beauty at the centre of everything.
The project, inspired by destinations like Dubai and Monaco, will see the creation of a family-oriented, low-rise resort community designed by world-renowned architects Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) — the same team behind New York’s World Trade Center. With tree-lined neighbourhoods, open green spaces and a professional golf course, Destiny aims to prove that progress and preservation can walk hand in hand.
But the numbers behind the vision are what really got people talking. Janssens announced that Nevisians will hold a 20 percent permanent profit share in Destiny — split evenly between the Nevis Island Administration and a Sovereign Wealth Fund set up for future generations. On top of that, Destiny will inject US $10 million a year for five years into the island’s infrastructure — including hospitals and healthcare centres — and roll out a US $1 million annual scholarship programme for students studying abroad.
Perhaps most groundbreaking of all: Nevisians will directly share in 5 percent of Destiny’s profits through new technology launching next year — a first-of-its-kind model anywhere in the world.
Thousands of jobs are expected during construction and in long-term sectors like hospitality, logistics, and tech. Locals will get first preference, and Destiny.com is now live for Nevisians and Kittitians to apply for work, register services, or sign up for updates.
Destiny will also undergo a full Environmental Impact Assessment led by marine scientist Dr Deborah Brosnan, ensuring that the island’s ecosystems and coastlines are protected. Officials say all beaches within Destiny will remain public and open to everyone.
“This is a call for everyone who wants to be part of something historic,” Janssens said. “Together, we can show the world what a small island with a big vision can accomplish.”
For Nevis, the wait is over — the countdown clock has struck zero, and Destiny’s promise has officially begun.
