By Steve Thomas
Observer Nevis Editor
(Basseterre, St. Kitts) – The prime minister’s communications office has announced that nominations for National Awards can be made until August 1, 2008.
Nomination forms are available at:
Government Headquarters
All Post Offices
The Evengelical Association
The Christian Council
The Chamber Of Industry And Commerce
The Federal Office, Charlestown, Nevis
Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College
The Olympic Association Office
Nevis Island Administration
Teachers’ Union
Nurses’ Association
Police Welfare Association
St Kitts-Nevis Football Association
Jaycees
Rotary Club
Masses House
The forms can be downloaded at www.cuopm.com
All forms should be returned to the Chief Secretary’s office in sealed envelopes on or before the closing date.
There are three categories of National Honours Awards in order of precedence as follows:
The “Order of National Hero” may be awarded to any citizen who has rendered distinguished and outstanding service to the Nation;
The “Star of Merit” may be awarded for long and meritorious service, or for loyal and devoted service to the nation;
The “Medal of Honour” may be awarded for outstanding and meritorious service to the Nation.
How the awards are made:
Nominations are made for the National Honours Awards by members of the public and/or organizations to the National Honours Awards Committee.
The National Honours Awards Committee considers these recommendations and forwards its recommendations to the Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister considers these recommendations and he advises the Governor-General thereof and his own recommendations if any.
The Governor-General makes the award on the advice of the Prime Minister and with the consent of the nominee.
