BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS (SKNIS August 31, 2006): The Independence Celebrations Committee has released the official program for the 23rd Anniversary of Independence which will be held under the theme, "Partnership, Discipline and Productivity for a Transformed Country."
The chairman of the Independence Celebrations Committee, Chief Secretary Mr. Joseph Edmeade, said the theme chosen reflects the position of St. Kitts and Nevis in the post sugar era when greater effort by individuals, civic groups, and the Public and Private Sectors would be required to continue building a vibrant and sustainable economy.
Among the planned activities are the Prime Minister's Lecture Series to be presented this year by Dr. Jessica Byron of Nevis, professor in the Faculty of Government and International Affairs at the Mona Campus of the University of the West Indies. National Heroes Day will feature, among other things, the traditional flag raising ceremonies in communities around St. Kitts, the Independence Fun Run and Community Awards Ceremony.
Other key activities include the Gala Night of Independence, the National Day of Prayer, the State Service at the Zion Moravian Church, the Embassy of Venezuela 10K Marathon, and, for the first time, the Digicel Independence Freedom Concert. The traditional Independence Ceremonial Parade takes place this year at the new Warner Park Stadium on Independence Day. The St. Kitts-Nevis Defense Force and the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force are expected to be joined on parade by a contingent from the Royal British Navy.
The full Independence Program will be printed in newspapers, available at Government Headquarters, on internet websites and at select supermarkets on the island.
ST. KITTS & NEVIS
23RD ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE
OFFICIAL PROGRAMME
Theme: "Partnership, Discipline and Productivity for a Transformed Country"
Wednesday, September 13
7:30 p.m. Gala Night of Independence
Tuesday, September 14
9:00 a.m. Government Ministers Visit High Schools
8:00 p.m. Prime Minister's Independence Lecture Series
(Speaker: Dr. Jessica Byron)
(Venue: Basseterre High School)
Friday, September 15
7:00 p.m. Caribbean Gift & Craft Fashion Rhythms
(St. Kitts Marriott Resort)
Saturday, September 16
National Heroes Day
Community Activities: Launch of Clean-up for ICC World Cup Cricket 2007
Community Flag Raising Ceremonies
10:00 a.m. Independence Fun Run
(Begins at Ferry Terminal)
3:00 p.m. Floral Show by the SKN Floral Arrangement Association
(Wesley Methodist Church Hall)
4:00 p.m. Community Awards Ceremony
(St. Paul's Community Centre)
Sunday, September 17
National Day of Prayer
10:00 a.m. Embassy of Venezuela 10K Marathon
6:00 p.m. State Service
(Zion Moravian Church)
Monday, September 18
9:00 a.m. Schools Patriotic Programmes & Treat
7:30 p.m. Digicel Independence Freedom Concert
(Frigate Bay Open lawn next to Timothy Beach Hotel)
Tuesday, September 19
Independence Day
8:00 a.m. Ceremonial Parade
(New Warner Park Stadium)
8:00 a.m. Mothers Union Independence Breakfast
(Anglican Church Hall)
