2022
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY & PIONEERING WOMEN’S GALLERY
Seven women were recognized for their contributions to the Federation during the annual International Women’s Day (IWD) Award Ceremony, held on Tuesday March 8th, 2022 at the National Heroes’ Park.
Awarded during the ceremony were Ms. Treasa Wyatt- Digital Economy, Mrs. Tricia King – Blue Economy, Dr. Merisa Grant-Tate – Women in Science, Mrs. Ilis Palmer Watts and Mrs. Dianille Taylor-Williams for the Green Economy, and Ms. Hildred Carey– Prime Minister’s Awardee.
During March, the Pioneering Women’s Gallery, which honours women who have achieved ‘first in their fields’, also received seven new inductees: They are:
Ms. Louise Clarke, First Female Fire Engine Driver, Mrs. Sheryl Bass, First Female Manager of The St. Kitts Cooperative Credit Union, Ms. Pat Walters, First Female Manager of The Cable, Mrs. Tricia King, First Female Marine Biologist, Mrs. Diane Dunrod-Francis, First Female to represent the Federation at the Olympic Games, and Mrs. Giselle Matthews, First Female President of The Chamber of Industry & Commerce.
2021
National gender policy & action plan
This policy is a country document that will assist the federation in attaining gender equality and empowerment.
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centenarian’s day
Mrs. Una Duporte of the Cardin Home and Mrs. Ruby Thomas of Newtown were recognized on Centenarians Day – May 31st. Daughter of Mrs. Una Duporte, Ms. Adolane Browne, accepted the Medal of Honour on her mother’s behalf
INternational Women’s day
Celebrated on March 8th
seniors’ health walk
Seniors stretched their legs during a Walk around Frigate Bay in April.
retirement of long-serving employees
Appreciation ceremonies were held in the first quarter of this year, for retiring employees Mr. James Pemberton and Mrs. Janet Hodge.
national social protection policy consultations
Consultations for the National Social Protection Policy were held in early May for stakeholders in St. Kitts and Nevis.
boys mentorship programme
The Boys Mentorship Programme expands to the Cayon High School.
INTERNATIONAL MEN’S DAY
Eight deserving men were honoured at the annual International Men’s Day Award Ceremony, hosted by the Department of Gender Affairs on November 19th, 2021 at the CUNA Caribbean Conference Centre, Fortlands.
The Awardees and their area of recognition are: Mr. Samul Duggins -Agriculture, Mr. Val Henry -Communications/Entrepreneurship, Mr. Rhon Boddie – Disaster & Shelter Management, Dr. Leroy Richardson -Health Care & Medicine, Mr. Keeshawn Banker Walywn – Culture, Dr. Marcus Natta – Humanitarian’s Award, and Mr. Vince Matthew- Prime Minister’s Awardee.
Women’s Employment, Entrepreneurship & Financial Inclusion Project
The Women’s Employment, Entrepreneurship & Financial Inclusion (WEEFI) Project, funded by the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan), was launched on October 12th, 2021 with the aim of providing technical and financial support to unemployed women and female entrepreneurs struggling in the COVID-19 environment. Courses held in St. Kitts include Business Strategy & Innovation, Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship and Beauty Entrepreneurship.
2020
International Women’s Day
Nine (9) deserving women were recognized for their contributions to society at a ceremony held at the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Auditorium, in observance of International Women’s Day – March 8th.
International men’s Day
16 day campaign against gender based violence
The 16-Day Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence included the presentation of a partial scholarship to two (2) survivors of domestic violence- now students at AVEC, and the Display of Silent Witnesses at Independence Square in Basseterre, and at Memorial Square in Charlestown.
2019
family month
The hosting of the Family Awards headlined Family Month celebrations 2019, with forty-six (46) persons being honoured for their role within communities.
An initiative of the Department of Community Development and Social Services, the Awards honoured outstanding community mothers and fathers who contribute regularly to family building and outreach to youth – and was therefore considered a fitting activity for Family Month celebrations, which run from May to June each year.
national ageing policy
The National Ageing Policy has moved closer to refinement, with the hosting of stakeholder consultations on May 28th and 29th, 2019, with support from PAHO (Pan American Health Organization). The first consultation was held at the Anglican Church Hall in Nevis on May 28th, and the second the following day at the East Basseterre Community Centre, St. Kitts. Both consultations saw attendance from a wide cross section of persons, including representatives from several government departments, including Planning and Social Services, legal, medical, and religious bodies, and non-governmental organizations, such as the Alzheimer’s Association and the Flamboyant Nursing Home.
domestic violence protocol discussions
The road towards addressing domestic violence in the Federation continued with consultations on the Domestic and Sexual Violence Protocol, on June 13th, 2019. The PAHO-supported meeting, which was held at the Solid Waste Management Conference Room, was aimed at senior level officers of stakeholder groups, such as the Police Force, the Magistrates Court, Health services, and the Departments of Social Services and Gender Affairs. Other stakeholder groups, such as the St. Kitts-Nevis Association of Persons with Disabilities, were also present.
child abuse prevention week
The Department of Probation & Child Protection Serviced observed ‘Child Abuse Prevention Week’ from November 17-22, 2019, under the theme “Thirty Years of Child Protection; Nurturing the Next Generation”.
16-day campaign against gender-based violence
The Department of Gender Affairs observed sixteen days of activism against gender-based violence, from November 25-December 10, 2019. The annual campaign is a worldwide observance which aims to raise awareness of gender-based harm (which refers to violence against someone because of their gender) and to advocate for its elimination.
