NEW YORK – The Everlasting Mission of Saint Kitts and Nevis, in collaboration with esteemed dignitaries, hosted a spectacular fortieth Independence Anniversary Grand Gala and Cultural Extravaganza on Friday, September twenty second. This enchanting celebration was held beneath the distinguished patronage of the Honourable Prime Minister. It was an evening to recollect, uniting almost 600 nationals, dignitaries, and pals of Saint Kitts and Nevis in a wealthy tapestry of tradition, leisure, and honour.
In attendance had been Ambassador to america, Her Excellency Jacinth Henry Martin; Governor-Normal’s Deputy, His Excellency Walford Gumbs; Minister of International Affairs et al, Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas; Minister of Sustainable Growth et al, Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke; Everlasting Secretary within the Ministry of International Affairs, Ms. Kaye Bass; Everlasting Secretary within the Prime Minister’s Workplace Ms. Naeemah Hazelle; and varied different members of the Prime Minister’s delegation.
Showcasing Saint Kitts and Nevis’ Wealthy Heritage
The night’s festivities had been a vibrant showcase of Saint Kitts and Nevis’ wealthy heritage, that includes fascinating cultural acts, mesmerizing masquerades, enchanting moko jumbies, rhythmic dance performances, and soulful songs that resonated with the spirit of the nation.
One of many highlights was the creation of a cultural village. Visitors indulged within the signature drink of the islands, freshly harvested coconut water. Plus, delectable candy treats adorned with the nationwide flag’s vibrant design.
A particular cultural presentation was additionally provided by the Taipei Financial and Cultural Workplace. The presentation commemorated 40 years of diplomatic relations with Taiwan. It added a world aptitude to the night’s festivities.
Prime Minister’s Diaspora Awards
The gala took a momentous flip with the launch of the Prime Minister’s Diaspora Awards. The awards acknowledged excellent people who’ve made important contributions to their fields. The honorees included Professor Caryl Phillip, recipient of the Prime Minister’s Legacy Award for Management and Excellence within the Literary Arts. Dr. Andrea Browne was honored as a Lady of Excellence in Science. Lastly, Ms. Phoenetia Browne acquired the Prime Minister’s Youth Excellence Award in Sports activities.
PM’s Tackle and Imaginative and prescient
In his tackle to fellow nationals in New York, Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew articulated his administration’s visionary dedication to evolving the twin-island Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis right into a Sustainable Island State.
“We’re on a path to establishing a sustainable island state. A state that’s premised on numerous crucial ideas, one being sustainable and renewable vitality sources, ensuring that our individuals have entry to water, ensuring that our individuals have entry to high quality healthcare, ensuring that our individuals have entry to housing, ensuring that our individuals have entry to training in order that they will advance themselves on this world at the moment. And so, your nation is pursuing a sustainable island state the place all of its residents can have the chance to advance themselves effectively, so I ask you to be part of that with us” Prime Minister Drew acknowledged.
He additionally elaborated on the incentives of the not too long ago launched “Reset Independence 40” initiative through the independence celebrations in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
“Have you ever heard of Reset Independence 40? That reset programme is absolutely to assist our individuals to get themselves again on observe as we transfer ahead in a publish covid world… Now we have completed numerous crucial issues for our individuals. Now we have put aside, and we now have restructured any debt individuals may need gathered from their electrical energy invoice, their water invoice, their scholar loans, and their NHC housing invoice, to make sure that they will transfer ahead within the financial system that we’re in search of to ascertain” stated Dr. Drew.
He additional acknowledged, “We all know that our individuals went by way of nice difficulties throughout COVID, and as employees of Saint Kitts and Nevis, those that labored arduous to construct our nation, we determined to present our employees of Saint Kitts and Nevis a bonus, to say thanks for all that you’ve completed to make Saint Kitts and Nevis a profitable Impartial nation. We are going to always remember you and the sacrifices you’ve gotten made”.
Stay Leisure
The night time’s leisure was nothing wanting extraordinary. It featured stellar performances by Rucas and David Home of the Grand Masters Band, and Abena Amory. Plus, the mesmerizing sounds of the Breakaway Brass Band. Because the music crammed the air, friends danced the night time away. They created unforgettable recollections in an environment of pure pleasure and celebration.
Among the many distinguished friends in attendance had been H.E. Dennis Francis, President of the United Nations Normal Meeting, accompanied by his spouse. As well as, Ms. Vanessa L. Gibson, Bronx Borough President; together with Legal professional Hugh Campbell, including to the grandeur of the night.
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