BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – THE year 2010 is now history, but it has left in its trail a number of events and incidents indelibly written in the sands of time. These events involved people and things. And speaking about people, this article has also looked at those individuals who have been outstanding in their specific fields of work or career.
Everyone is entitled to his or her opinion, and in a democratic society freedom of speech is not a restriction. Therefore, SKNVibes knows that while some readers will agree with what is written, many will not and others will be undecided.
In selection of the 10 Top Male and Female Personalities, this media house had looked at the significant impact these individuals have made on society towards its development and growth; whether it was in business, politics, religion or any field of work that is public-oriented.
Additionally, the Worst and Best Events are those that seemed to have negatively and positively, respectively, affected the twin-island Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, its nationals and residents.
SKNVibes would also like to use this opportunity to wish its Top 10 Male and Female Personalities of 2010 a prosperous New Year and urge them to continue making contributions towards the upward mobility of this Federation while enhancing the lives of many.
Top 10 Male Personalities for 2010
1. Kishu Chandiramani
2. Washington Archibald
3. Mark Brantley
4. Dr. Timothy Harris
5. Sean Latty
6. Dwyer Astaphan
7. James Webbe
8. Dr. Andrew Holness
9. Pastor Clive Saunders
10. Andy Liburd
Top 10 Female Personalities for 2010
1. Sharon Hobson
2. Lea Parris-Cambridge
3. Sandi English
4. Lavern Caines
5. Sharon Rattan
6. Gardenia Destang
7. Marcella Liburd
8. Wendy Phipps
9. Lisa Pistano
10. Corliss Charles–Sutton
Worst Events in 2010
1. Robbery of 17 tourists along the road to the Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park;
2. British couple found dead in Half Moon Bay;
3. Allegations of Lindsay Grant accepting bribe at the St. Kitts Marriott Hotel;
4. Four young men lost their lives in a horrific vehicular accident in Sandy Point;
5. The life of a nine-year-old reportedly snuffed out by her grandmother;
6. Nevis toddler dies in freak accident by car driven by teenager;
7. Closure of Reeds Data Services left over 100 unemployed;
8. Hundreds laid off from Port Authority;
9. Robbery of Royal and National Banks; and
10. Five candidates of the People’s Action Movement resigned from the political party after announcing their lack of support for its leader Lindsay Grant.
BEST Events in 2010
1. Return of cruise ships to St. Kitts following robbery of 17 tourists;
2. Reopening of the Four Season Hotel;
3. Dr. Denzil Douglas wins historic fourth term in Office;
4. Patrice Nisbett sworn in as Minister of Legal Affairs and Attorney-General;
5. Nevis cops Best Student Award for fourth consecutive year;
6. St. Kitts and Nevis Development Bank secures US$8M to assist small and medium size entrepreneurs with loans;
7. Local students continue to excel at CXC and CAPE Exams winning regional prizes;
8. Federation records decrease in homicides and police increase gun finds;
9. Establishment of thrice-weekly Food Kitchen by RAMS and Christian Council; and
10. Implementation of new Carnival Committee produces improved activities.
