The document discusses St. Kitts and Nevis gaining independence from Great Britain on September 19, 1983 and expanding its diplomatic relations. It notes that on June 4, 2016, the country's foreign minister formalized diplomatic relations with Belarus, and on June 6, 2016, diplomatic relations were established with Gambia. The document also honors the country's five national heroes and their contributions to achieving independence and improving conditions for citizens. It discusses events being held in New York City to celebrate the 33rd anniversary of independence.

1. August 15, 2016
“DIASPORA DIGEST”
Sponsored by
THE ST.KITTS AND NEVIS PERMANENT MISSION TO
THE UNITED NATIONS
Inside This Issue
National Heroes 2
Women In The Diaspora 3
Endings/New Beginnings 4
Sustainable Tourism 5
Sensational 7 6
Information 8
The independence of a country symbolizes a
move away from the support, influence and
control of its colonizers.
On September 19, 1983, the Federation of
St. Kitts and Nevis lowered the Union Jack and
raised a new flag as it ushered in the dawn of
Independence. It was a historic day in the Fed-
eration’s history. The celebration throughout
the length and breadth of St. Kitts and Nevis
marked a symbolic accomplishment for nation-
als at home and abroad. Independence pre-
sented an opportunity for the new govern-
ment to strengthen existing relationships and
to gauge other friendly states ready and willing
to forge new, mutually beneficial relationships
with the government and people of St. Kitts
and Nevis.
Although Small Island Developing States are
primarily responsible for their own sustainable
development, the persistent development
challenges of many Small Island States requires
“enhanced global partnership for development,
adequate provision and mobilization of all
means of implementation and continued inter-
national support to achieve internationally
agreed goals.” This can only be attained if all
forms of partnerships with and for Small Island
Developing States also increases.
The Federation’s first Prime Minister and only
living national hero His Excellency Sir. Kenne-
dy Alphonse Simmonds understood this and
very early during his tenure as Prime Minister
of St. Kitts and Nevis engaged the Taiwanese
government who today has become a primary
partner of the Government and people of the
Federation.
This is the clarion call to which the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs led by Minister Mark Brantley
has heeded. Through engagement with foreign
leaders, Minister Brantley has diligently sought
to deepen international relations and secure a
stake for our nation, thereby broadening the
diplomatic footprint of the Federation.
On June 4, 2016, in a brief ceremony in Ha-
vana Cuba, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the
Honorable Mark Brantley sealed the part-
nership between the Federation of St. Kitts
and Nevis and the Republic of Belarus by
formalizing diplomatic relations with that
country, a process in the making since 2004.
This new alliance is deemed to be mutually
beneficial for both countries and while the
initiative symbolizes a deepening of the Fed-
eration’s diplomatic footprint, it also speaks
to Minster Brantley’s commitment to build-
ing relationships all while delivering results
across multiple spheres.
On June 6, 2016, the Government of the
Islamic Republic of the Gambia and the Gov-
ernment of St. Kitts and Nevis established
diplomatic relations by the signing of a Joint
Communiqué witnessed by H.E. Dr. Mama-
dou Tangara, Permanent Representative of
the Islamic Republic of the Gambia to the
United Nations and H.E. Sam Condor, Am-
bassador Permanent Representative of St.
Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations.
Since assuming office in February 2015, Min-
ister Brantley has demonstrated his commit-
ment to forging new partnerships across the
globe through diplomatic relations, visa waiv-
ers and Tax Information Exchange Agree-
ments. Permanent Missions, Embassies and
High Commission help to implement the
government’s foreign policy.
As our nation reflects on its thirty third year
of celebrating its independence from Great
Britain, nationals should use the opportunity
to reflect on the plight of our once besieged
descendants whose main goal in life was to
chart a progressive path for those who came
after them. They wanted generations to
come to be better off than they were.
The Federation’s current diplomatic thrust
will ensure the establishment of new rela-
tionships and create greater possibilities for
the advancement of our people.
AN INDEPENDENT FEDERATION WIDENS ITS
DIPLOMATIC FOOTPRINT
Independence
33 Message
His Excellency
Sam. T. Con-
dor
A Journey of
Hope
Many citizens of our twin island nation never
envisioned that our once colonially bound
people would have the wherewithal to man-
age their own affairs. How could small islands
like ours thrive without Great Britain? De-
spite the myriad challenges, the descendants
of slaves in our twin island Federation assert-
ed themselves and declared to the world that
we can in fact chart our own course. It has
been a long, sometime tumultuous journey,
that has brought us from the mire of slavery
through to adult suffrage and ultimately the
claiming of our own nation as democratic and
independent. After 33 years, sober reflection
demands that we laud the vision of those
leaders who unashamedly fought for the many
freedoms we enjoy today. The Federation of
St. Kitts and Nevis has earned its way at the
table with 192 states as a member of the
United Nations. We salute our heroes; the
pioneers who led the way and we celebrate
our accomplishments, mindful that the future
of our nation warrants selfless sacrifice. The
Journey continues!
Happy Independence 33 to all citizens.
“HAPPY INDEPENDENCE 33”
ST. KITTS AND NEVIS
“COUNTRY ABOVE SELF”

2. The National Honours Act, 19 of 1996 was
established on September 16, 1996 to award
any citizen of St. Kitts and Nevis who has ren-
dered distinguished and outstanding service to
the Nation. The names of five revered men
who have attained the highest honor as nation-
al heroes of the Federation of St. Kitts and
Nevis will be forever etched in the history
books. The Right Excellent Sir Robert Llewel-
lyn Bradshaw (1916-1978), Sir Joseph Nathaniel
France (1907-1997), Sir Caleb Azariah Paul
Southwell (1913-1979) and The Right Excellent
Sir Simeon Daniel (1934-2012). The Right Ex-
cellent Sir Kennedy Alphonse Simmonds who
was born on April 12, 1936 is still alive today
to reflect and advise others given his vast expe-
riences in both opposition and government.
The Right Excellent Sir Robert L. Brad-
shaw was born on September 16, 1916. Sir
Bradshaw went to work at the Sugar Factory at
the impressionable age of 16 and there began
to take a keen interest in the Labour Move-
ment. The value of Sir Robert’s contribution to
the development of St, Kitts and Nevis can
never be truly measured. Raised by his grand-
mother, Bradshaw attained the highest level of
education available in St. Kitts and turned to
the Sugar Factory for work as a machine ap-
prentice. Once he joined the St. Kitts-Nevis
Trades and Labour Union, his appetite for poli-
tics and his passion to serve people took on a
new perspective. He was an accomplished man
who fought for a unified St. Kitts, Nevis and
Anguilla to his death. Sir Bradshaw helped to
improve the way of life for ordinary citizens
and began conversations on Independence with
the British government before his death on
May 23, 1978.
Independence and Beyond
Our National Heroes—Forever With Us
Page 2
Diaspora Digest
The Right Excellent Dr. Simeon Daniel
was the first Premier of Nevis. His journey
began at his birthplace in Barnes Ghaut Daniel
was passionate about law and its impact on the
lives of the common man. His formal education
at the St. Thomas’ Government Elementary
School in Nevis, was the precursor to his Stu-
dent Teaching assignment in 1950. By 1957, Sir
Daniel earned his Leeward island Teaching
Certificate. His interest in law resulted in a six
year matriculation at the School of Law in Eng-
land from 1962 to 1966. Although he returned
home and entered into private practice in
1969, Sir Daniel could not stay silent on the
issues surrounding the welfare of Nevisians.
He was one of the founding members of the
Nevis Reformation Party in 1970 whose vision
was to promote equality and empowerment
for all Nevisians. In 1980, through the for-
mation of a Coalition Government with the
People’s Action Movement on St. Kitts, Sir
Daniel became the Minister of Finance and
Nevis Affairs. Sir Daniel served his nation dili-
gently and died peacefully on May 27, 2012.
Sir Joseph Nathaniel France was born on
September 16, 1907 in Mount Lily, Nevis and
migrated to St. Kitts at the impressionable age
of 13. Sir France remained committed to edu-
cation and was instrumental in the formation of
the St. Kitts Workers’ League, Ltd. which even-
tually morphed into the St. Kitts Nevis-Anguilla
-Labour Party. In his role as reporter, writer,
and short story teller, Sir France became an
influential figure in the political realm of St.
Kitts-Nevis and Anguilla who sought to raise
the level of public awareness to the mounting
issues of the days through public meetings, the
distribution of leaflets and other publications.
Sir France’s commitment to the service of
others resulted in numerous changes for the
ordinary man including the right to vote. His
influence helped devise trade union laws, work-
men’s compensation, land settlement, slum
clearance, better health and educational facili-
ties and ultimately, the right to vote. Sir France
was eventually elected to parliament and won
each contest until his retirement from active
politics in 1984. He was 89 years old when his
earthly journey ended on May 21, 1997. The
Joseph Nathaniel France Hospital was named in
his honor.
Sir Caleb Azariah Paul Southwell was
born on July 18, 2016 in Dominica. He
became a pupil teacher at the age of 13 and
completed the Leeward Islands Teachers
Certificate. Southwell became a Leeward
Islands Police Officer, his work brought him
to St. Kitts and Nevis. There, he found
work as a time keeper and Assistant Stock
Clerk at the Sugar Factory. Sir France and
Sir Bradshaw were instrumental in recruit-
ing Sir Southwell into the St. Kitts and Nevis
Trades and Labour Union. He joined them
in the fight for sugar workers’ rights, utiliz-
ing his writing skills and political awareness
to effectuate change in the lives of workers.
Sir Southwell moved up the political ranks.
He lead a delegation to England in 1959 that
resulted in a full ministerial system and he
became Premier in 1978 following Brad-
shaw’s death. Sir Southwell lived a selfless
life as a regionalist and a champion for the
cause of his people, He passed away sud-
denly on May 8, 1979.
The Right Excellent Sir Kennedy Al-
phonse Simmonds was born on April 12,
1936. He is the Federation’s only living na-
tional hero. Sir Kennedy commenced his
early childhood education at the Basseterre
Boys’ school and earned a full scholarship to
attend the St. Kitts-Nevis Grammar School.
While he loved and excelled at Sports, he
also loved people. Coupled with his success
as a medical doctor, Sir Simmonds found a
niche in politics. He became the second
Premier of St. Kitts and Nevis in 1980 as
leader of the People’s Action Movement
(P.A.M.). His “Prosperity For All” agenda
shaped his leadership. Sir Kennedy is credit-
ed for achieving numerous successes includ-
ing achieving the highest per capita income
growth in the Caribbean and Latin America
(1981-1991). Sir Kennedy led the nation
into Independence on September 19, 1983
and is alive today to share his stories of
leadership; of winning and losing; of speaking
up and backing down.” Our national heroes,
have etched a piece of themselves in our
history books. We will forever treasure
their invaluable contributions to our nation.

3. Page 3
Motivated by a strong desire to bring nationals
together in a classy affair that celebrates the
achievements of our own, Ms. Nikki Wilkes put
her event management, business savvy and lead-
ership skills to work.
Earlier this year, Nikki assumed the role of Chair
of the Independence 33 Planning Committee in
New York City. Armed with her charm, tact and
tempered spirit, Nikki successfully brought na-
tionals together to celebrate another year as an
independent nation. Her vision and perseverance
has resulted in a unified outpouring of support
from individuals and organizations in the Diaspo-
ra eager to collaborate for a national cause much
like the celebration of 33 years of Independence.
On Saturday, September 24, 2016, in celebration
of the Federation’s thirty third Independence,
nationals will join in honoring accomplished busi-
nessman and patriot Edmund “Tony” Sadio, as
well as religious leader Molton Esdaille and Keni-
jah Georges, a budding musician who is making
impressive strides in the arts. This year’s gala is
being held in commemoration of national
achievement.
Prime Minister of the Federation the Honorable
Dr. Timothy Harris is expected to deliver an
Independence message. The heavy hitting musi-
cal Youth Ambassador Dejour will “wow” his
audience with an exciting performance and DJ
Sopy Don will provide music to dance the night
away. Tickets cost $100 and proceeds are ear-
marked for a charitable organization in St. Kitts
and Nevis. A silent auction will be one of the
night’s features.
Nikki Wilkes is the epitome of class who has
done her community in the Diaspora and her
nation proud! We salute her and the 33rd Inde-
pendence Gala Committee for making it hap-
pen!
A Prayer for Us, Citizens
by Heather A. Archibald
We have been fashioned from this clay-
This on which fore parents toiled.
Bought and mad to grunt under
The grind of work, they were staked
Down onto fields under a ruthless sun.
Through the dust of time we’ve come,
Crafting citizenry, writing passage
Through trauma and derision, we now
Break on onto this brilliant new day
When we can begin to knit our paths
Like threads assembled on a loom
And weave one fabric of a pattern
Etched with flagrant reds, blues,
Yellows, greens and whites –all
Blending into perfect fiery hue.
May we reject the fallacy of difference!
This one impartial sky shelters us alike.
Ocean waters surround us all the same.
The breezes that blow, the stars that burn,
Creating cosmic shows, do so for us all.
Let’s embrace our country’s song,
The beat of our feet, the music of hills,
The call of our sea gulls and the sweet
Lapping of waves upon our rocks.
We own this splendid spot of earth!
Heather A. Archibald is an Educator,
Social Activist and Poet from St. Kitts and
Nevis whose passion and love for her
birth land is without reservation.
Through the echoes of her childhood
experiences and her life’s journey beyond
the shores of her native land, Heather has
humbly crafted her second book of over
70 poems titled Home Home. The book
was published to celebrate the Federa-
tion’s 33rd Independence anniversary on
September 19, 2016. Heather is commit-
ted to enriching the art form of poetry
and creative thinking with the hope that
others, particularly, the next generation
will be inspired to embrace our heritage
and the arts. Heather is the daughter of
renowned Educator and Social Activist
George Washington Archibald.
Signed copies of this masterful piece are
available by contacting Ms. Archibald at
archibaldheather@ yahoo.com.
Making It Happen!
Avril Francis - Radio Host
Niki Wilkes
Regarded as the Voice of the Caribbean,
Ms. Avril Francis is an accomplished
daughter of the soil who hosts her own
Talk Show and also appears on Bronx TV
Weekly. Avril is a public figure who
shares her views on multiple issues per-
taining to nationals from St. Kitts and
Nevis and the wider Caribbean communi-
ty. Her goal is to positively impact the
lives of Caribbean nationals. As long as
Avril can help, she selflessly steps in to do
whatever she can to get results. Avril is
the distinguished host of the St. Kitts-
Nevis 33rd Independence Gala to be held
at City Island in the Bronx on Saturday
September 24, 2016. Details on Page 8.
St. Kitts-Nevis Independence 33
Gala Host

4. The months of May, June and July in any given
year is awash with millions of graduates around
the world closing one chapter of their lives,
often with excitement, some inhibition but
almost always, with a dash of hope. Gradua-
tions have now become the staple tradition of
acknowledging and celebrating every stage of
success of a child’s academic journey.
It is now common to see moving up ceremo-
nies from Pre-K to Kindergarten, Kindergarten
to First Grade, Elementary/Primary School to
Junior High and High School to College and
beyond. These celebratory moments capture
the essence of what life forces us to do when
one journey ends to usher in another chapter
of existence: we pause, we reflect, we savor
the accomplishments and we map out a clear
path for our life’s journey.
Small successes are a springboard to the larger
than life accomplishments that become a reality
when we invest time and hard work to achieve
our respective goals. Mr. Donroy Liburd , who
interned briefly at the Permanent Mission of St.
Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations during
the Spring of 2016, is quoted as saying his
“accomplishments in life is one of many firsts.”
Donroy was the first in his High School class
to graduate with a Bachelors degree and the
first to graduate in his family, He shares his
proud story to encourage others, particularly
his peers.
This past June, Donroy’s family watched as he
finally completed his matriculation at Monroe
College in New York. He now holds a Bache-
lor of Science degree in Hospitality Manage-
ment.
The United Nations deems Education to be a
fundamental element in achieving sustainable
development. The efforts to ensure success in
education must now be addressed from a
local, regional and international perspective.
Since education is a tool that contributes to
building peace and promoting social inclusion,
Small Island Developing States such as St.
Kitts and Nevis must be committed to provid-
ing quality education at all levels, ensuring
training for youth and particularly for girls and
women.
Educators must also continue to tap the po-
tential of young people who have shown time
and again that they are able to assert them-
selves and attain academic success. Doors of
opportunities present themselves in ways not
possible without the training and/or exposure
that comes through formal education.
While the shores of the United States are
wide open for students to capitalize on, the
partnerships established with governments
and various agencies in the Caribbean region
and abroad helps students to broaden their
academic prospects. Scholarships are open to
many nationals of the Federation who are
willing to study in Asia, Cuba and even Africa.
Part of building alliances across the globe is
also to invest in the education of current and
next generation children. The Permanent
Mission of St. Kitts and Nevis to the United
Nations is also seeking to strengthen current
partnerships with institutions of higher learn-
ing and is also hoping to cultivate new ones; a
position that helps to advance the people of
the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis at home
and abroad.
CELEBRATING ENDINGS - EMBRACING NEW BEGINNINGS
Diaspora Digest Page 4
Kimarah Isaac, Special Project Coordinator
at Monroe College in the Bronx, New
York is committed to the service of others
by helping students attain success in their
pursuit of higher education. Isaac is heavily
vested in the recruiting program for her
current employer. She jumps at any and
every opportunity to assist with the often
difficult transition to college for students
on a whole, particularly nationals of the
Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. She has
hosted informational sessions in St. Kitts
and Nevis and the wider Caribbean to
spread the Monroe College message. She
is the recruiting guru who works with
students, parents and governments.
Kimarah has also seen firsthand how stu-
dents overcome many of the odds affiliated
with college life. She is all too familiar with
the difficulties students face and continues
to serve the students at Monroe College
with a smile through all their challenges.
Alliances matter! They impact the success
or failure of students, particularly those
who venture abroad to pursue academic
opportunities. The Permanent Mission of
St. Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations
is seeking to engage other educational
institutions that continue to positively
impact the Federation’s students. As stu-
dents at all levels of learning return to the
classroom for the 2016-2017 school year,
they should arm themselves with a favorite
Nelson Mandela quote: “Education is the
most powerful weapon you can use to
change the world.” The celebratory end
comes with a focused beginning. The road
to success in education will be marred by
numerous challenges. It is in overcoming
that our students truly win. Thanks for all
your hard work Kimarah Isaac.
Ms. Kimarah Isaac
Donroy Liburd & Fellow Graduates

5. SUSTAINABLE TOURISM Page 5Diaspora Digest
Sustainable tourism represents an important
driver of sustainable economic growth and
decent job creation for the Government of St.
Kitts and Nevis. To sustain the tourism indus-
try, a government must be prepared to develop
and implement policies that includes a vast seg-
ment of a nation’s population. Diversity across
the tourism industry also promotes positive
social and economic impacts allowing local
communities to gain maximum benefits from
the tourism industry. While traditional tourism
initiatives such as cruises and hotel stay overs
account for a great deal of the tourist market,
breakout ventures that capture audiences also
drive the industry.
Initiatives such as the #beautyfullconference
seminar spearheaded by Nevisian born Petula
Skeete at the Four Seasons Resort Hotel in
Nevis on Sunday July 3, 2016, emphasize the
importance of Sustainable Tourism. Armed with
star power from the likes of ABC’s Good
Morning America host Ms. Robin Williams, the
#beautyfullconference was featured to encour-
age women to embrace all that makes them
who they are; to be at peace with themselves
and to strive to change the communities in
which they live by developing a positive persona
and upbeat outlook on life. Her work and de-
votion to her craft is an inspiration to others.
Skeete, an accomplished hairstylist to the stars,
successfully promoted St. Kitts and Nevis dur-
ing the July conference and is building a net-
work of followers who appreciate her work
and positive messages.
On August 20, 2016, style expert Tyesha A. James
from St. Kitts will collaborate with Ms. Skeete to
host a Fall Fashion affair in Manhattan. The work
of these talented women inspires others and helps
to promote the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis
in the process. Connect @tajfashionz.
Candidates vying to chair the respec-
tive committees of United Nations
bodies are usually elected during the
month of June and November. It is a
busy time On the United Nations
calendar, often resulting in new lead-
ership in time for General Assembly
in September. The following elec-
tions were held during the recently
concluded UN elections:
1. President of General Assembly
(PGA) - June 13
2. Committee on the Rights of Per-
sons with Disabilities (CRPD)
3.Economic and Social Council
(ECOSOC) -June 14, 2016
4. Committee on the Elimination of
Discrimination Against Women
5. Human Rights Committee (HRC)
June 23, 2016
6. Election of Non-Permanent Mem-
bers of the Security Council
7. Committee on the Rights of the
Child (CRC) June 30, 2016.
UNITED NATIONS
ELECTIONS – JUNE
2016
NATIONAL ANTHEM
Oh Land of Beauty.
Our Country where peace abounds
Thy children stand free,
On the strength of will and love.
With God in all our struggles
St. Kitts and Nevis be,
A nation bound together
With a common destiny
As stalwarts we stand,
For justice and liberty
With wisdom and truth,
We will serve and honor thee
No sword nor spear can conquer
For God will sure defend,
His blessings shall forever,
To posterity extend.”
By: Kenrick Georges
COAT OF ARMS NATIONAL FLOWER
NATIONAL DISH
NATIONAL FLAG
NATIONAL DRESS
Designed by Edris Lewis

6. The Olympic stage is a conglomeration of
the crème de la crème of athletes from
countries throughout the world who en-
gage in one of the most highly lauded and
patriotic ventures in the life of an athlete.
The Olympics is a highly respected and
symbolic platform that allows athletes
from every corner of the world an oppor-
tunity to display their athletic best. No
other athletic stage offers such prestige
and notoriety as the Olympics. It is the
ultimate dream for any and every career
athlete.
Nations send their most skilled basketball
players, others send their brilliant tennis
players, swimmers, wrestlers and fencers
to wage friendly battle against their often
fierce competitors. The Federation of St.
Kitts and Nevis sends its best track ath-
letes. This year’s team comprises seven
athletes who were able to rise above their
own adversities in life to earn the title of
“Olympic Athlete” under the banner of
the St. Kitts and Nevis national flag.
Who among us can imagine the pride and
immense joy our Federation’s athletes
must feel to have climbed to such admira-
ble heights in track and field? By the same
token, it may be difficult to truly under-
stand the trials of these athletes. In fact,
we often minimize the hurdles many
athletes are subject to in order to become
the sensation we regard them as today.
Although track and field can be a lonely
world where many spectators see only the
final product of years of hard work, every
four years since 1996, St. Kitts and Nevis
has had the honor of celebrating the hard
work of our nation’s athletes and coaches.
Their stories of self-sacrifice embodies
our nation’s motto of “country above
self.” These athletes are our heroes
who train tirelessly and lobby even hard-
er for support to be the success story
every athlete dreams of becoming. Rio is
the platform on which they stand for us
to admire and support them. We wish
our sensational team of seven mountains
of success in the culmination of their
historic and unforgettable journey to
Rio.
The Sensational Seven in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Page 6
Athletes Pictured
Antoine Adams: 100m, 200m and 4 X 100m
Brijesh Lawrence: 100m and 4X100m
Tameka Williams: 200m
Jason Rogers: 4 X 100m
Lestrod Roland: 4 X 100m
Allistar Clarke: 4 X 100m
(Coaches: Donnell Esdaille & Allister James)
Not Pictured: Kim Collins: 100m and 4X100m
Diaspora Digest
Essence Magazine Raves About
Team SKN Olympic Uniform
Yakima Daniel: Designer
Yakima Daniel once
dreamed of designing the
Olympic team uniform for
St. Kitts and Nevis. Her
dream has borne fruit in a
remarkable way. Essence
Magazine recognized the
national Olympic design of
St. Kitts and Nevis as “one of
the best” on display during
the opening night of the
Olympic Games in Rio on
August 5, 2016. The blos-
soming designer has a bright
future ahead. Check out
Yakima’s Kiwi Dan Couture
at www. kiwiedan.com.
Yakima Daniel’s
Olympic Couture
SKN Athletes and Officials in Olympic Team Attire

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Diaspora Digest
Kim Collins: A Sports Icon
“The accomplishments of one citizen is the
pride and joy of an entire nation.” This
describes the sentiments of many nation-
als of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis
who have followed the journey of sprinter,
Kim Collins.
Kim has broken down many barriers in his
lifetime, and has had to learn to mend
fences along the way too. He describes his
upbringing as humble and he has endured
numerous hardships to become a re-
nowned track star athlete. Today, Collins is
ranked as the 6th fastest man in the world
He has not gotten to the ripe age of 40
without controversy, yet he still stands as a
national champion, the world’s fastest 40
year old , and now as a “veteran sprinter
who breaks the boundaries of time.” (CNN)
Collins admits he has tried to retire, howev-
er, he has found a recipe to keep going and
to keep perfecting his time, clocking 9.93
seconds in the 100 meter dash in Germany
in May, 2016. Who knows what the end of
the Road to Rio holds for this sports icon
simply known as Kim?
His journey has become that of an entire
nation. We salute Kim and all who have
helped him on the journey to Rio. Cheers to
Kim, the 40 year old icon. Cheers to Rio and
beyond!
“Success for an athlete follows many
years of hardWork and Dedication.”
MichaelDiamond
Team Captain
Antoine Adams
Antoine Adams is a fast, focused and for-
ward thinking athlete. He has traveled the
world as a track athlete and has earned
accolades for his performance in the 100m,
200m and 4X100m relay. Adams still holds
the Youth, Junior and Senior National titles
in the 200m has his sights set on fulfilling yet
another goal; excelling at the Rio Olympics.
Adams has returned to the Olympic arena
for yet a second time having debuted in
London during the Olympic games of 2012.
Rio is essentially the culmination of Adams’
four years as a seasoned Olympic athlete.
What better time to lead his team as captain
and what better time to seal his track and
field career with a victory of his own?
Antoine is a product of hard work and dedi-
cation to success. He has been fortunate to
have a strong village of support around him
all his life and has never forgotten from
whence he came.
Success in Rio would be the icing on a birth-
day celebration in the Adams family as Au-
gust 31 is Antoine’s birthday. Adams
beamed with excitement as he carried the
national flag of the Federation of St. Kitts
and Nevis on the opening night of the Olym-
pic Games on August 5. Who knows where
this fast, focused and forward thinking ath-
lete’s success will take him next?

8. Permanent Mission of St. Kitts and Nevis
to the United Nations
414 East 75th Street, Suite 5
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ORGANIZATION EVENTS
AUGUST 20: SANDY POINTERS AND FRIENDS
CASINO BUS RIDE
SEPTEMBER 3: NEVISIANS IN AMERICA DANCE
SEPTEMBER 3: SANDY POINT BENEVOLENT
SOCIETY DINNER DANCE
SEPTEMBER 4: SAINT CHRISTOPHER CRICKET
CLUB PICNIC
SEPTEMBER 4: SAINT CHRISTOPHER CRICKET
CLUB PICNIC
SEPTEMBER 17: KANA’S BREAKFAST
SEPTEMBER 25: INDEPENDENCE GALA
SEPTEMBER 25: KABA’S INDEPENDENCE
CHURCH SERVICE
OCTOBER 22: SANDY POINTERS AND
FRIENDS DANCE
OCTOBER 22: ASTHMATIC ASSOCIATION GA-
LA
NOVEMBER 12: GREEN VALLEY GLOBAL CHIL-
DREN’S TALENT FESTIVAL
NOVEMBER 19: SONS AND DAUGHTERSGREEN
VALLEY GLOBAL CHILDREN’S EVENT
DECEMBER 3: FRIENDS DANCE
DECEMBER 10: SANDY POINTERS AND
FRIENDS BUS RIDE
DECEMBER 17: ST. PETER’S ALUMNI & FRIENDS
CHRISTMAS DANCE/TOY DRIVE
DECEMBER 26: SANDY POINT BENEVOLENT
AWARDS BANQUET (MARRIOTT ST. KITTS)
Join Ambassador His Excellency Sam T. Condor for an
Independence Reception in celebration of the Federation’s
33rd Anniversary of Independence to be held from 6pm to
9pm on Independence Day, Monday September 19, 2016
at the Permanent Mission of St. Kitts-Nevis, 414 East
75th Street Suite 5. Please RSVP at
skn.diaspora@gmail.com