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Cocktail Held in Honour of St. Kitts and Nevis' Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas
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Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas receiving the keys to the city presented by Mayor Don Slesnick of Coral Gables
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Miami FL: A lavish cocktail reception, hosted by Baptist Health South Florida, was held on Wednesday 26th September, 2007 in honor of the Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas, in celebration of the federation's 24th anniversary of Independence.
The event was held under the auspices of Brian Keeley, President and CEO of Baptist Health South Florida and the Honorary Consul General to St. Kitts & Nevis. Mr. Keeley, during a few words to the gathering, congratulated the Prime Minister on reaching this milestone and wished the twin-island federation continued prosperity.
Among the dignitaries in attendance were Consul Generals of Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados, Brazil, Nicaragua and Japan, members of the Diplomatic Corp and associates, the Ambassador of St. Kitts & Nevis to the United Nations, Dr. Izben Williams, the Board of Directors and executive members of the St. Kitts & Nevis Association of Florida, Inc and the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, executives and staff of Baptist Health South Florida and other local elected government officials.
The Prime Minister took this opportunity to address well-wishers during a brief, yet informative speech, about the country’s economic and developmental
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| Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas presenting his speech |
accomplishments and outlined the government’s strategic plans and policies for the future. The evening culminated with a presentation of the “Keys to the City” to the Prime Minister by Mayor Don Slesnick of Coral Gables.
Baptist Health South Florida has enjoyed a fruitful relationship with the government and people of St. Kitts and Nevis for many years. The purpose of this unique relationship is to provide the people of the federation with medical care, healthcare training and advance medical equipment.
According to Mr. Allen Brenteson, corporate vice president of the International Services Department for Baptist Health, “residents of St. Kitts and Nevis have sought medical care at Baptist hospitals”, and he anticipates that “as the relationship grows even stronger, others from the islands will come to trust in Baptist Health as well.”
International Services at Baptist Health has been a supporter of the St. Kitts and Nevis Association of Florida, Inc serving as a major sponsor of their annual Independence celebrations. In St. Kitts and Nevis, Baptist Health has hosted several public health lectures to educate the community about different health conditions, as well as honor several residents who have made a difference in the health care sector.
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| Mayor Don Slesnick, Brian Keeley, SNAF Chairman, VP of Baptiste Allen and Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas |
Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas alongside SNAF members |
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