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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 18, 2022 (SKNIS): The President of the Republic of South Africa, H.E. Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, has offered congratulations to the Government and people of St. Kitts and Nevis for their achievement on the 39th Anniversary of Independence Day, which is on September 19. In a congratulatory message to His Excellency Sir Samuel Weymouth Tapley Seaton, Governor-General of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, His Excellency President Ramaphosa wrote: “On the auspicious occasion of the celebration of Independence Day of Saint Kitts and Nevis on 19th September, 2022, the Government and people of the Republic of…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 17, 2022 (SKNIS): The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis will celebrate its 39th Anniversary of Independence having attained Independence on September 19, 1983. Congratulatory messages keep on pouring in with the most recent one coming from the Republic of Korea congratulating the Government and people of St. Kitts and Nevis on this momentous occasion. In a congratulatory letter sent to His Excellency Sir Samuel Weymouth Tapley Seaton, Governor-General of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, President of the Republic of Korea, His Excellency Yoon Suk Yeol, President of the Republic of Korea wrote: “On occasion of the Independence Day of the Federation…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 17, 2022 (SKNIS)–His Holiness Pope Francis (Jorge Mario Bergoglio), Bishop of Rome, Supreme Pontiff of the Universal Church and Sovereign of the State of Vatican City, has congratulated the Government and people of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis on their attainment of 39 years as an independent nation. In a congratulatory message addressed to His Excellency Sir Samuel Weymouth Tapley Seaton, Governor-General of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, His Holiness wrote: “As you celebrate the National Day of Saint Kitts and Nevis, I send cordial greetings to Your Excellency. In praying that…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 16, 2022 (SKNIS) – In his inaugural National Heroes’ Day Address to the nation, Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew invited every citizen and resident of St. Kitts and Nevis to appreciate, to be grateful for, and to emulate the lives of the Federation’s five National Heroes. The five outstanding sons of the soil who ascended to the rank of National Heroes are the Late Right Excellent Sir Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw; the Late Right Excellent Sir C. A. Paul Southwell; the Late Right Excellent Sir Joseph N. France; the Late Right Excellent Sir Simeon Daniel and the Right Excellent and the Right…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 16, 2022 (SKNIS): In keeping with the National Honours Act, nineteen (19) citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis were recognized for their sterling contribution to nation-building. The names were revealed during the National Heroes’ Day Observance Address by Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew on National Heroes’ Day on Friday, September 16, 2022.The National Honours Act established a trio of merit-based awards, which includes the Medal of Honour, the Companion of the Star of Merit, and the Order of National Hero. The Companion of the Star of Merit, which is awarded…

16th September, 2022 Today, National Heroes Day, we celebrate the people who made tremendous sacrifices to make our nation the great nation it is. Our twin-island federation, though small, has made outstanding contributions throughout the region and globally. Our national heroes were nation builders. Ordinary men of society who were dedicated to their cause and drive to better their communities and their country on a whole. We must appreciate and be grateful for the legacy that our historical heroes have left for us today. We must never stop remembering the contributions they made. In order for our young people to take…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 15, 2022 (SKNIS): The Honourable Isalean Phillip, Junior Minister in the Federal Cabinet of St. Kitts and Nevis thanked the Featured Speaker for the Prime Minister’s Independence Lecture Series, Valdon Tau Battice, for delivering a very engaging and thought-provoking message on September 14. “I believe that others would agree that your presentation was very engaging not only audibly but also visually as you really challenged us to think about how we as citizens, residents and leaders can refocus our vision for the future outcomes of our great Federation,” said Minister Phillip, who was tasked with responding to…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 15, 2022 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew said the need for closer collaboration and partnership between the private and public sectors is crucial if St. Kitts and Nevis is to realise greater economic and social development going forward.Prime Minister Dr. Drew was at the time addressing leaders within the corporate community as he delivered the featured address at the St. Kitts and Nevis Chamber of Industry and Commerce’s (CIC) Independence Luncheon held today, Thursday, September 15, 2022, at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort.Dr. Drew stated that the theme chosen…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 15, 2022 (SKNIS): The Cabinet of Ministers completed the school tours in St. Kitts for the 39th anniversary of Independence on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, having imparted words of wisdom and best wishes to students, faculty and staff at public and private primary and secondary schools. During a visit to the Verchilds High School (VHS), the Honourable Samal Duggins, Minister responsible for the Creative Economy, told the assembled students that the school provides a good foundation to help children develop into successful adults. This was emphasized using a story shared by the current VHS Principal, Miguel Thomas. “He…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 15, 2022 (SKNIS): Professor and world-renowned photographer, a son of the soil, and featured speaker for the Prime Minister’s Independence Lecture Series, Valdon Tau Battice, encouraged Kittitians and Nevisians to tap into their visual and creative faculties as they envision where they would like to see St. Kitts and Nevis.“As you re-envision what you can be and what this country can be, I ask you to tap into the art of visualizing and when I say visualizing I don’t just mean seeing with your two eyes, but more importantly seeing with your mind’s eyes,” said Mr.…