St. Kitts-Nevis first Prime Minister now National Hero

St. Kitts-Nevis first Prime Minister Dr. Sir Kennedy Simmonds has been elevated to the rank of National Hero.  The announcement was made by Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris during his Independence Day address on Saturday

Sir Kennedy – National Hero

Just three days ago, on National Heroes’ Day, our Nation had cause to recognise and celebrate the contributions of nine citizens for their investment of time, labour, intellect and skills in nation-building.  Today, we add yet another name to the Pantheon of National Heroes in the person of Dr the Right Excellent and Right Honourable Sir Kennedy Simmonds, our fourth Premier, and first Prime Minister of an Independent St. Kitts and Nevis.

It was Sir Kennedy who ushered us into Nationhood and oversaw our entry on to the world stage, and remained at the helm steering our country to highest levels of growth in the Hemisphere until we had sufficiently matured to stand on our own, and to be recognised as the world’s smallest and freest Nation.  We applaud this our only living National Hero who today serves as an inspiration to us proud citizens engaged in Nation-building.

Sir Kennedy you have done well for your country.  We adore your character and say thank you for your sterling contribution.

See Prime Minister’s full address:   SKNIS