St Kitts & Nevis 40th Independence theme revealed
St Kitts and Nevis will celebrate its 40th Independence anniversary under the theme “Growing Sustainably, Developing Maturely, Building Resiliency: Independence 40”.
Prime Minister, Terrance Drew, unveiled the theme yesterday.
Reverend Damien Hughes of Challengers Village, St Kitts, submitted the winning theme.
The prime minister said there were over 400 entries submitted.
Hughes will be rewarded with official invitations to all significant Independence events organised by the government. His winning theme will also be incorporated into all communications and circumstances surrounding the Independence celebrations.
In an interview with St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service (SKNIS), Hughes expressed gratitude that his entry was selected as this year’s winning theme.
“I feel humbled and grateful to God that the message that I have tried to communicate via the theme will be given a national platform to serve as another impetus for us to truly pursue what our independence fathers and mothers envisaged for us as a nation when they began this journey more than 40 years ago,” he said. “This being my very first entry in any competition of this nature, the driving force behind my entry was our national motto. Despite being in the diaspora, I continue to stay abreast of what is happening and have been following our growth and development as a nation-state. The theme, therefore, captured what I feel should be our national goals and objectives toward true independence.”
He explained the thought process that went into capturing the theme.
Hughes commented: “There were three factors contemplated in my mind as I considered drafting a theme. First, I reflected on the strides made as a nation. Second, I mentally debated the current issues that must be addressed if we are to become a sustainable island state. Finally, I envisioned the behavioural and attitudinal changes needed for our federation’s future to be one that leaves not a single citizen or resident behind.”
The reverend encourages citizens to work together to advance St Kitts and Nevis.
“I truly hope that the theme will not just be a catchphrase for a season but rather, a clarion call for us to collectively pursue true and lasting independence. Let us demonstrate our maturity by abandoning partisan tribalism and committing ourselves to helping our Federation to grow sustainably and build resiliency,” he stated.
Independence Day will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.
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