Nevis joined the world in celebrating International Day of the Girl Child on October 11th, 2024. It is an international observance that was declared by the United Nations; it is also called the Day of Girls and the International Day of the Girl. October 11, 2012, was the first Day of the Girl Child.

Here on Nevis, Students and members of Staff were seen wearing pink shirts or other pink garments in both primary and secondary schools to show their participation in the celebration.

The VON Newsline caught up with Director of Gender Affairs on Nevis, Saros Hendrickson who gave further information on the Initiative:

Ms. Hendrickson also left this message for the community.

Meanwhile, Minister of Gender Affairs, the Hon. Jahnel Nisbett congratulated and awarded 14 girls from the various primary and secondary schools on Nevis. They are: Kylee Wilkin – Ivor Walters Primary School, Zakiyah Stapleton – Elizabeth Pemberton Primary, Zhaurena Elliot – Montessori Nevis, Kervinique Liburd – Nevis Academy, Shanita Roberts – VOJN Primary, Ajaenique Walters – St. Thomas Primary School, Acaeleigha Hermon – St James Primary School, Dekirah Lake Charlestown Primary School, Avanya Nisbett – Maude Crosse Preparatory School, Taji’nae Somersall – Joycelyn Liburd Primary School, T’Dhaunte Thomas – Cecele Browne Integrated School, Shevonne Daniel – Charlestown Secondary School, La-Tavia Powell – Gingerland Secondary School and Zaecaria Pemberton – Nevis International Secondary School – NISS