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Revisions being made to the National Honours Act, says Prime Minister Harris

Published 18 September 2018

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Revisions being made to the National Honours Act, says Prime Minister Harris

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, September 18, 2018 (PLP PR Media Inc.) — Prime Minister, Dr the Hon Timothy Harris, has advised that the Cabinet is to look at revisions to the National Honours Act so as to ensure that it caters for the bravery, courage and other excellent work that is being done by citizens of the Federation.

“Not everyone can be a National Hero, and not everyone should,” said Prime Minister Harris on Monday September 17 when he addressed the Nation from the National Heroes’ Park at the ceremony for the Observance of National Heroes’ Day 2018. He announced the names of 10 individuals who had been recommended for the award of Companion of the Star of Merit, and six who had been recommended for the award of Medal of Honour.

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Bishop Seaton: Independence 35 theme heightens awareness of people’s role in nation building

Published 18 September 2018

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Bishop Seaton: Independence 35 theme heightens awareness of people’s role in nation building

 

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, September 17, 2018 (PLP PR Media Inc.) — As the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis prepares to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of its Independence on Wednesday September 19, the celebration’s theme has been hailed as one that heightens awareness of people’s role in nation building.

“As I reflected on the theme for our celebrations ‘Love, Service, Patriotism, and Pride, Independence 35’, I thought immediately about our National Motto, ‘Country above Self’,” said Bishop Charles A. Seaton on Sunday September 16 while delivering the sermon at the State Service of Praise, Prayer and Thanksgiving.

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SIXTEEN CITIZENS OF ST. KITTS-NEVIS RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR STERLING CONTRIBUTION TO NATION BUILDING

Published 17 September 2018

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SIXTEEN CITIZENS OF ST. KITTS-NEVIS RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR STERLING CONTRIBUTION TO NATION BUILDING

 

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 17, 2018 (SKNIS): In keeping with the National Honours Act, sixteen (16) citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis were recognized for their sterling contribution to nation building during the Unveiling of the National Heroes on Monday, September 17.

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HUNDREDS OF CITIZENS AND RESIDENTS UNITED FOR STATE SERVICE OF PRAYER, PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING IN CELEBRATION OF INDEPENDENCE 35

Published 17 September 2018

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HUNDREDS OF CITIZENS AND RESIDENTS UNITED FOR STATE SERVICE OF PRAYER, PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING IN CELEBRATION OF INDEPENDENCE 35

 

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 17, 2018 (SKNIS): The St. George’s Anglican Church in Basseterre was filled with hundreds of citizens and residents on September 16, including the Federal Cabinet, government officials, members of the Opposition and members of the diplomatic and consular corps, who gathered in unity for the State Service of Prayer, Praise and Thanksgiving in Celebration of the 35th Anniversary of Independence of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis.

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Please see below Press Release from Government House Re: National Awards to Citizens of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis.

Published 17 September 2018

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Please see below Press Release from Government House Re: National Awards to Citizens of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis.

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https://gallery.mailchimp.com/f9c18edcb5e81ee00df9977e6/files/b9bf6995-ba81-4778-a411-4cbca12700f3/Press_Release_NH_2018.pdf

 

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