On the occasion of the nation’s 40th Independence Celebration, the Prime Minister and Premier as well as political figures in the federation addressed citizens and residents on September 19th.

They spoke on the progress of St. Kitts and Nevis so far as an Independent state and the journey ahead in becoming a sustainable island state. Here are Prime Minister, Dr. Terrance Drew and Premier of Nevis, Hon. Mark Brantley:

Voicing her views was Member of the Opposition in the Nevis Island Assembly and Parliamentary Representative of Nevis #4 (St. James’ Parish), Hon. Dr. Janice Daniel Hodge:

Also airing her views was Member of the Opposition in the Nevis Island Assembly and Parliamentary Representative of Nevis #5 (St. Thomas’ Parish), Hon. Cleone Stapleton-Simmonds:

This year’s Anniversary is celebrated under the theme: “Growing Sustainability, Developing Maturely, Building Resiliency, Independence 40”