Nine Nevisians honoured for contributions to development of Nevis

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Awardees at the 35th Anniversary of Independence Ceremonial Parade and Awards Ceremony seated with other guests of the Nevis Island Administration at the Elquemedo T. Willett Park on Wednesday, September 09, 2018. First row (l-r) Mr. D. Allister Parris, Mr. Ralph Ottley, Mr. Orian Jones son of awardee Mr. Urban Jones; Ms. Chevaughn Claxton, daughter of awardee Mr. Oldain Claxton and Mr. Vincent Maynard. Second row (l-r) Mr. Claude Nisbett, Mr. Eric Maynard, Ms. Joys Clarke and Mrs. Ermine Hendrickson
Awardees at the 35th Anniversary of Independence Ceremonial Parade and Awards Ceremony seated with other guests of the Nevis Island Administration at the Elquemedo T. Willett Park on Wednesday, September 09, 2018. First row (l-r) Mr. D. Allister Parris, Mr. Ralph Ottley, Mr. Orian Jones son of awardee Mr. Urban Jones; Ms. Chevaughn Claxton, daughter of awardee Mr. Oldain Claxton and Mr. Vincent Maynard. Second row (l-r) Mr. Claude Nisbett, Mr. Eric Maynard, Ms. Joys Clarke and Mrs. Ermine Hendrickson

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (September 20, 2018) — Nine Nevisians were recognised for their contribution to the development of Nevis, at the 35th Anniversary of Independence Ceremonial Parade and Awards Ceremony at the Elquemedo T. Willett Park on Wednesday, September 19, 2018.

The awards were in seven categories. Mr. Urban Jones and Mr. Ralph Ottley were awarded for Construction. In the area of Entrepreneurship, Mr. Claude Nisbett and Mr. Oldain Claxton were awarded. Mr. D. Allister Parris was awarded for his contribution to the Marine Industry. Ms. Joya Clarke was awarded for Music. Mr. Eric Maynard was awarded for his contribution to Religion and Mr. Vincent Maynard, for his contribution to Sports. Mrs Ermine Hendrickson was awarded for her contribution to Nursing.

Her Honour Mrs. Hyleta Liburd, the recently appointed Deputy Governor General for Nevis presented the awards.

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