In providing quality service throughout the Nevisian community, a number of persons were honoured on September 19^th during the Independence Parade. 

In the area of Business – Ms. Hyacinth Hendrickson and Ulric ‘Earl’, ‘Pancho’ Morton;

For Culture – Mr. Steve Reid Snr.;

For Education – Mrs. Ermelita Elliott and Mr. Anthony Jones;

For Health – Nurse Lorraine Archibald;

For  Music – Mr. Rohan Claxton;

Tourism – Ms. Eldaria Jones & 

Agriculture – Mr. McClevon Tross.

Premier of Nevis, Hon. Mark Brantley delivered remarks to the gathering.  Here is an excerpt:

Also present were Deputy Governor General on Nevis, Her Honour Hyleta Liburd and her husband Elmo Liburd, Former Resident Judge, Pearleta Lanns, Honourable Members of the Nevis Island Assembly, Members of the armed and unarmed units of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force, students representing all schools on the island and among others.