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Nevis Premier Celebrates Independence With Floridians

Nevis Island Premier – Joseph Parry

Charlestown, Nevis
September 15th, 2008

“Our people have come a long way. So now is the time to pause, to reflect, to gather the strength and determination to continue our journey”.

So said Premier Joseph Parry at the St. Kitts – Nevis Association of Florida (SNAF) Annual Independence dinner dance in Miami recently.

Premier Parry delivered the keynote address in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Independence for St.Kitts-Nevis at the Howard Johnson last Saturday.

The Nevisian leader was invited by the non-profit St.Kitts- Nevis organization to speak about the growth of the twin island State over the last 25 years.

Governor General – Dr. Sir Cuthbert Sebastian
Photo By Erasmus Williams

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
September 11, 2008 (CUOPM)

St. Kitts and Nevis will know next week the names of the persons who will receive 2008 National Awards to mark the 25th Anniversary of political independence.

Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas has forwarded to His Excellency the Governor Dr. Sir Cuthbert Sebastian, the names of the individuals recommended by the National Awards Committee, chaired by Mrs. Dulcie Richardson.

The Governor General’s Office is expected to officially announce the recipients of National Awards to coincide with National Heroes Day, Tuesday 16th September, a public holiday.

Several nationals at home and overseas will be honoured for their contribution to the development of St. Kitts and Nevis in the areas of nursing, education, community service, sports, manufacturing, music, trade unionism and politics.

St. Kitts – Nevis Youth Rally Parade 2008
Photo By Erasmus Williams

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
September 10, 2008 (SKNIS)

Over a thousand young people paraded through the streets of Basseterre on Wednesday as celebrations for the silver jubilee Independence anniversary of St. Kitts and Nevis continue.

The march climaxed the Youth Rally which saw expressions of national pride in song, dance, poetry and drama. Director of Youth Geoffrey Hanley said that there were over 500 young people from various youth groups, schools and related organizations participating in the event.

The band display by the St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force Band and the Seventh Day Adventist Pathfinders drum corps, which incorporated scenes from the movie “Drumline” in their performance, set the mood for the other acts that followed at the rally held at Warner Park. An All Star musical by local hip-hop artiste Z-dan, calypsonian Kibianne, gospel rocker Pepper Ranks, folk singer Grace Richardson and others energized the crowd. Other notable performances included a drama presentation by Radaun Thomas, an inspirational song by Karina Phillip, as well as a spirited rendition of “I Can Make It” by a 40-male strong choir from the St. Peters Eagle Boys Club.

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.

Tony Mills (L) – Disabled Association Vice President
Photo By Erasmus Williams

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

Participants at the just concluded National Consultation on the Economy have been urged to eliminate the disadvantages disabled persons face.

Vice President and Public Relations Officer of the St. Kitts and Nevis Association of Persons with Disabilities, Mr. Anthony Mills, who along with its President, Mr. Rockcliffe Bowen, represented the organisation at the national consultation called for changes in the legislation to eliminate the disadvantages.

“We must recognise that there need to be real change in the very fabric of our society; a change in attitudes, a change in behavior, and a change in values,” said Mills, who along with Mr. Rockcliffe Bowen, the President of the St. Kitts and Nevis Association of Persons with Disabilities represented the organisation.

Mr. Mills, who expressed thanks to Government for inclusion in the consultation, called for the establishment of a national forum for organisations of persons with disabilities that will enable the views of persons with disabilities to be heard by policy makers at the highest level of government and ensure disabled people are at the heart of public policy.

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