Published 21 September 2025
Buckie Got It
St. Kitts and Nevis News Source
Congratulations to the recipients of the Companion of the Star of Merit (C.S.M.) on this 42nd Anniversary of Independence. Your long and meritorious service to our nation is an inspiration to us all. #Independence42 #NationalHonours
Awarded for long and meritorious service, or for loyal and devoted service to the Nation, the Companion of the Star of Merit is bestowed upon:
- Pastor Leroy Benjamin Sr – Religion and Spiritual Leadership
- Mr. Goldwin O. Caines – Public and Civic Service
- Dr. Jerome Thomas – Agriculture
- Mrs. Lydia Thompson-Claxton – Sports
- Mr. William V. A. Hodge – Education and Academia
- Ms. Lorozine Williams – Education and Academia
- Mrs. Dorothy Clarke – Education and Academia
- Mr. Franklyn Dorset – Law & Justice and Sports
