Independence

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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Nevis Premier To Visit North America

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Nevis Island Premier – Joseph Parry

Charlestown, Nevis
September 9th, 2008

Premier of Nevis, the Hon. Joseph Parry, will be bringing the Independence Spirit from the Federation to North America, as he participates in the 25th anniversary of St.Kitts – Nevis Independence with Nationals in Florida and Toronto this weekend.

The Premier, who leaves the island on Thursday, Sept. 11th was invited by the St.Kitts and Nevis Association of Florida (SNAF) to attend their Annual Independence Dinner and Ball on Saturday, Sept. 13th at the Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel in Hialeah, Florida.

According to SNAF chairperson, Troy Rawlins,  the non-profit organization seeks to  do the following: (1.).Strengthen the St.Kitts and Nevis community in Florida, (2.) Establish cooperative partnerships with other groups and communities within the state, (3.) Further develop the international awareness of the two-island Federation through programs that focus or health care, education, sports, entertainment and culture.

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St. Kitts – Nevis Olympic Team Returns Home

St. Kitts - Nevis Olympic Team 2008

St. Kitts – Nevis Olympic Team 2008

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
August 28, 2008 (SKNIS)

Olympians Meritzea Williams and Virgil Hodge were commended for their proud representation of St. Kitts and Nevis while being welcomed home by senior Government and athletic officials, friends and family.

The duo arrived on Tuesday evening after debuting at the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in China. Veteran Olympians Tiandra Ponteen and Kim Collins, who also went to Beijing, had other duties which prevented their immediate return.

Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Sam Condor, Minister of State for Sports Hon. Richard Skerritt, Vice President of the local Olympic committee Dennis “Freddie” Knight and President of the athletic association Raphael Jenkins were among the welcoming party that assembled in the VIP room at the R.L.B. International Airport.

The Deputy Prime Minister noted that the team captured the Silver Jubilee anniversary spirit.

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