St. Kitts and Nevis has recognised 16 citizens for outstanding and meritorious contributions to national development as part of the Federation’s 43rd Anniversary of Independence celebrations.
Ten individuals have been named recipients of the Companion of the Star of Merit (CSM), while six others have received the Medal of Honour (MH).
The national honours recognise individuals whose dedication, leadership, professional achievements and community service have contributed significantly to the development of St. Kitts and Nevis.
The Companion of the Star of Merit, which is awarded for long and meritorious service or loyal and devoted service to the nation, has been conferred on:
- Dr. Benjamin Browne – Religion and Spiritual Leadership
- Eugenie Condor – Health and Community Service
- James ‘Mologo’ Kelly – Sports
- Leonard ‘Lenny’ Lake – Sports
- Mary Ann Wigley – Public and Civic Service
- Muriel Powell – Education and Academia
- Sandra Davoren – Security and Defence
- Victor Eddy – Sports
- Violet Petty – Public and Civic Service; Education and Academia
- Elston Tuckett – Sports and Religion
The Medal of Honour, awarded for outstanding and meritorious service to the nation, has been conferred on:
- Stewart O. Williams, Ph.D. (Posthumous) – Public and Civic Service
- Donaly Liburd-Chiverton – Law and Justice
- Emileta Warner-Paul – Education and Academia
- Alistene Clarke-Sutton – Public and Civic Service
- Sonia Merritt-Moore – Diaspora Service and Entrepreneurship
- Cecilia Phipps Heyliger – Community Service
The honourees represent a wide range of national life, including education, sports, religion, health, law, public administration, community development, entrepreneurship and security.
Their recognition highlights the contribution of citizens whose work and service have helped strengthen communities and advance the Federation.
The honours form part of the 2026 Independence celebrations under the theme “One People, One Vision, Endless Possibility.” As St. Kitts and Nevis marks 43 years as an independent nation, the recipients are being celebrated for their service and for the example they have set for present and future generations.
