Independence

St. Kitts – Nevis Receives More Congrats On Independence Day

Gordon Browne - UK Prime Minister

Gordon Browne – UK Prime Minister

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
September 19, 2008 (CUOPM)

The Queen of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Presidents of the Republics of France and Guyana and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom have sent congratulatory messages on the occasion of St. Kitts and Nevis‘ 25th Anniversary of Independence on September 19th .
 
Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands (Holland) in a message to Governor General His Excellency Dr. Sir Cuthbert Sebastian said the celebration gives her the opportunity to extend congratulations and best wishes for a prosperous future for the people of St. Kitts and Nevis.
 
French President, His Excellency Mr. Nicolas Sarkozy in his
congratulatory message to Sir Cuthbert reiterated the strengthening of the relations which bring France and St. Kitts and Nevis together and to the development of cooperation including the framework of the regional organisations such as the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), CARICOM, CARIFDORUM and the Association of Caribbean States (ACS).

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Condoleezza Rice Hails People Of St. Kitts and Nevis

Condoleezza Rice

Condoleezza Rice – US Secretary of State

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
September 19, 2008 (CUOPM)

United States Secretary of State, the Hon. Condoleeza Rice has congratulated St. Kitts and Nevis on its 25th Anniversary of political independence.
 
America’s top ranking Bush Administration Cabinet official said the United States “as a neighbour and friend applauds the achievements over the past quarter century.”
 
“Since achieving independence, St. Kitts and Nevis has been one of an ever growing number of countries in the Western Hemisphere that enjoy the freedoms and opportunities afforded by a democratic government,” said Rice in the 25th Anniversary Commemorative booklet published by the Embassy of St. Kitts and Nevis in Washington, D.C.
 
Secretary of State Rice said St. Kitts and Nevis sets an example of how people can harness their national resources to build a secure and prosperous future.

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St. Kitts – Nevis Nationals Celebrate Independence In UK

St. Kitts - Nevis Nationals In Leeds, UK

St. Kitts – Nevis Nationals In Leeds, UK
Photo By Cris Collins

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
September 17, 2008 (CUOPM)

Nationals of St. Kitts and Nevis from several areas of England converged on Leeds on Sunday to mark the Federation’s 25th Anniversary of Independence.

According to Kittitian Cris Collins, nationals residing in Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham and Leicester turned out in large numbers to attend the Service of Thanksgiving at the St. Martins Church.

He said that local Member of Parliament, Hon. Fabian Hamilton along with the Deputy Mayor of Leeds were among the officials who attended the service, which was led by  Rev. Steven.

The Sermon was delivered by Bishop Beulah Lee who gave the sermon.

St. Kitts and Nevis’ High Commissioner to the Court of St. James, His Excellency Dr. James Williams, delivered the 2008 Independence Message from the Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas.

In his message, Prime Minister Douglas said the special milestone is celebrated in the knowledge that the citizens and residents of St. Kitts and Nevis have been able to make significant strides in the socio-economic development in spite of the numerous challenges faced.

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Nevis’ Independence Anniversary Activities Continue

St. Kitts – Nevis Independence Celebrations Rock On Photo By Erasmus Williams Charlestown, Nevis September 16th, 2008 Celebrations marking the St.Kitts – Nevis 25th Anniversary of Independence get into full gear this week with a number of activities which will …

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