Page:1 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday September 18th, 2020 NEWS Page:2 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday September 18th, 2020 LOCALNEWS NEWS Janice Daniel-Hodge Is New NRP Leader New NRP Leader, Dr. Janice Daniel-Hodge By Petra Mc Sheene the environment is safe In the event when elec- members of the NRP, to her father, Sir Simeon ensure that we do for our enough for them to ex- tions are called, the Nevis her family and close Daniel, who instilled in fellow mankind what we Daughter of National press their concerns so Reformation Party is friends who supported her her the level of awareness would want others to do Hero Sir Simeon Daniel, they can be adequately working assiduously to throughout the process, about the need to “put for us”. Dr. Janice Daniel-Hodge, addressed.” ensure that they can pro- and gave special thanks country above self, and is the new leader of the vide Nevisians with a bet- Nevis Reformation Party ter option at the polls. (NRP), a party which was founded by her father 50 Daniel-Hodge said that in Other members compris- years ago. She becomes order for the NRP to re- ing the party’s new ex- the first woman in thebound, a clear vision has ecutive include: Cleone Federation to be the lead- to be established, and pro- Stapleton-Simmonds – er of a political party. vide an opportunity for all Deputy Leader; Hensley members of the party to Daniel – Chairman; participate in rebuilding. Llewellyn Parris – Deputy Chairman; Dr. Andrea In an exclusive inter- Wanting to represent the Bussue – 2nd Vice view with the Observer, change that the party President; Virgil Browne Daniel-Hodge said she is needed in order to provide – Party Organiser; Sharon excited and as a woman, Nevisians with a viable Hobson – Treasurer; she is now in the position and stronger option for Tammy Farrell – to be more empathic and their development, and Assistant Treasurer; understanding with other for a brighter future for Devonne Cornelius women. the youth, Daniel-Hodge – Public Relations decided that she would Officer; Shirletta Byron enter the political arena. – Secretary General, and Patricia Jeffers – Assistant In response to how she Secretary General. will deal with issues of women such as single “My father’s influence In giving advice to mothers, domestic abuse had a lot to do with under- women who wish to pur- victims and women with standing that we should sue a career in politics, mental health issues, be independent thinkers; Daniel-Hodge stated that Daniel-Hodge stated that understand that it is im- they would have to com- she will have to look at portant to represent all mit themselves to public the policies that are in persons in spite of their life, ensure that they are place and how they are class on the social ladder,” in a position to commit being implemented. Dr. Daniel-Hodge pointed the necessary time and out. “All Nevisians should energy, and possess the have proper representa- skill sets to interact with tion, and I realize that their constituents and “We will have to pro- wasn’t happening based constituency. vide opportunities where on the current political women can feel more climate.” In closing, she took time comfortable and feel that to express thanks to the ADVERTISEMENTLOCALNEWS NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday September 18th, 2020 Page:3 National Heroes saluted for their advancement of SKN - -PM Harris pays tribute Sir Kennedy Simmonds at the National Heroes’ Day Observance Cer- Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris during his address at National He- emony roes’ Park By Loshaun Dixon salute from members of entire nation that current between that great gen- Self-discipline and indus- He said that the new the security forces. citizens are no different to eration and the one that try. Respect for Elders. Ministry of Entertainment, The five National Heroes the nation’s heroes. will succeed us. Drive for improvement Talent Development and of St. Kitts and Nevis were Prime Minister Dr. Harris and advancement. Service Entrepreneurship will be saluted Wednesday as joined the entire country “What made them so dif- “We have the example and to others. Embracing our a legacy Ministry that will Kittitians and Nevisians in paying tribute to the ferent, that they would inspiration of our fore- shared responsibilities.” help to develop the talents commemorated National heroes who spent their have done so much yes- bears, coupled with the of young people of the Heroes’ Day, with the careers trying to strive for terday, to be so revered cause of and duty to our He implored that despite Federation. government organizing the betterment of St. Kitts by us today? Surprisingly, successors. We are indeed discouragement one may a National Heroes’ Day and Nevis. at the base of it all … well armed to succeed, face due to the current Observance Ceremony at nothing. and succeed we shall, by challenges, this should National Heroes’ Park. “It is not to say that no one the Grace of God; and if not diminish their dreams. “We will look back in else has contributed to “We are born of the same we hold true to our creed, time to realize so much The National Honours the tremendous achieve- stock; resilient citizens and “as stalwarts stand, “Examples abound where good would have come Act was enacted by ments we have made as of St. Kitts and Nevis; for justice and liberty” others have lifted them- to our young people from Parliament in 1996 to a young nation. However, these two islands “bound with the wisdom of our selves out of poverty by its work. The opportuni- honour individuals rec- these five have been ex- together with a common elders and the truth of our their sheer determination, ties for self-actualization, ognized to have made alted above the rest of the destiny”; born as they shared existence. and a little assistance income generation and the greatest contribu- citizenry because of their were, patriots, with an from others. I myself can fame would have been tion to the country’s extraordinary contribu- abiding love of country, If we serve our country in testify to that. I was born magnified through this advancement. tions and sacrificesever for seeking to improve the vein of the example into poverty, one of some Ministry. the advancement of the and advance ourselves as so ably set, then surely, thirty-three children sired The five national heroescause of an independent a people; born with the we will achieve the ad- by my father. I worked are Robert L. Bradshaw, St. Kitts and Nevis.” opportunities to serve the vancement we seek, and hard, and studied harder Sir C. A. Paul Southwell, needs of our nation in var- our successors will in turn in school, did all that was He however noted while Sir Joseph N. France, Sir Dr. Harris said the gov- ied capacities, and born honour us.” in my power to do for my the National Heroes Simeon Daniel, and Sir ernment had tried to im- as they were in a time advancement. served as an inspiration Kennedy A. Simmonds, mortalize them at the when St. Kitts and Nevis In a message to young to all, the achievement of the only living National National Heroes’ Park needed citizens to rise and people, Dr. Harris stated “And that which I could such a status must never Hero. commissioned in 2017. build that springboard for that all have what it takes not do, by the Grace of become the goal. the next generation. But to become a hero. God, fell into place, and The ceremony featured “The hope is that we have … they have done it!” today I am fortunate “Heroism by definition wreaths being laid at the expressed in a tangible “To our young people, enough to be addressing is selfless, rooted in the base of the statue of the way, the great respect He said it was his genera- who are in the spring of you as Prime Minister service, protection or four passed National and honour abiding in tion’s duty to raise up the your lives, I say to you of this proud and blessed assistance to others. A Heroes by Governor our hearts. Great they next generation of heroes. that a hero lies in you. It country. My heroes self-centered pursuit will General Sir Samuel were, and are, to have so is your destiny as a citi- helped me, so I in turn prove self-defeating, and Tapley Seaton QC and solidly laid the founda- “Even as we reflect in- zen of this great land. But may be a hero to some- will leave you impatient Prime Minister of St. Kitts tions of an emerging and wards, contemplating the hero will not emerge one. I pledge I shall use of your rate of success, and Nevis Dr. Timothy subsequently new nation, whether we will provide by osmosis. It must be every working moment arrogant with your own Harris, as well as family in a politically hostile and them as good an ex- nurtured. Nurtured with to advance the cause and achievement, and dis- members. Dr. Simmonds tumultuous world.” ample. Those of us in the the values and tradi- welfare of the people of St dainful of others who are received a bouquet of late Summer and Fall of tions that we Kittitians Kitts and Nevis.” seemingly on par or get- flowers and acceptedDr. a Harris informed the our lives are the bridge and Nevisians hold dear. ting ahead.” Page:4 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday September 18th, 2020 EDITORIALNEWS EDITORIAL Resiliency & food security More and more, as we come to terms with living with corona, there have Resiliency must also mean price control.