Last Updated on October 10, 2026, 12:09 PM AST by Anthony Morris
St. Kitts and Nevis has honored 23 outstanding girls from 23 primary schools across the island public and private primary schools. The young girls were appreciated for their accomplishment.
The officials have shared that the ceremony honoring the 23 young girls was hosted on the eve of International Day of the Girl Child. Annually, the event is commemorated on October 11, 2026. The officials have shared that the event was hosted with the aim of bringing to light the achievements of the young girls across the island.
The authorities acknowledged the young girls for their academic successes, the positive character and social excellence. The officials have shared that the annual Girls of Excellence Awards Ceremony was held at the K. Earle Clarke Community Centre in Newtown on Thursday.
The officials highlighted the importance of empowering the students, creating opportunities and encouraging them to thrive in their respective careers.
The event was attended by the Governor General of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dame Marcella Liburd, Acting Prime Minister Dr Geoffrey Hanley and Junior Minister Isalean Phillip among other officers. The officials have shared the names of the twenty three girls who were honored during the 2026 edition of the event include: Denylah Matthew – Sandy Point Primary School
Amelia Christmas, student of Deane Glasford Primary School
Zalia Boodasingh, student of St. Kitts International Academy (SKI)
Annalisa Dormoy, student of Tyrrell-Williams Primary School
Cassidy Henderson, student of Dieppe Bay Primary School
K’ Lajuané Mathias, student of Tucker Clarke Primary School
Trinity Esdaille- Robinson, student of George Moody Stuart School
Shakenya Henry, student of Bronte Welsh Primary School
Kevonique Frederick, student of Violet Petty Primary School
Kai’ Hannah Edwards, student of Newton Ground Primary School
Aleah Small, student of Joshua O. Williams Primary School
Liz-Nicole Raposo, student of Halliday-Smith Primary School
Kaylee Warner, student of Beach Allen Primary School
Orinique Battice, student of Cayon Primary School
Genesis Benjamin, student of St. Paul’s Primary School
Emma Jenkins-Whittaker, student of Ross Preparatory School
Jayvonic Phipps, student of Saddlers Primary School
Nakeria Francis, student of Cotton Thomas Comprehensive School
Vannecia Phillip, student of Dr. William Connor Primary School
Serenity Lawrence, student of Immaculate Conception Catholic School
Aryanna Henry, student of Epworth Maurice Hillier Memorial Junior School
Gianna Jones, student of Seventh-Day Adventist Primary School
Jevisha Christian, student of Edgar T. Morris Primary School
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