Last Updated on June 27, 2026, 7:21 AM AST by Anthony Morris
The Early Childhood Development Unit (ECDU) concluded the celebration for the 41st anniversary of Child Month with a grand parade. The event was hosted across Basseterre on Friday, June 26.
The parade was attended by Governor General of St Kitts and Nevis, Dame Marcella Liburd. The event marks the closing of a number of activities for children as well as parents to participate in.
The year 2026 has been one of the most successful staging of the Child Month activities across the federation. The Education departments of St Kitts as well as Nevis were dedicated to involving children across age groups in varied activities meant for their overall development.
Kimona Browne, who serves as the Director of the Early Childhood Development Unit, expressed gratitude for the month’s achievements.
“I would like to extend my appreciation to the Ministry of Education, parents, staff, and the public for all your support during Child Month 41. Thank you.”
Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, Minister of Education also attended the event and met with the children during the parade. He shared that they extended commendations to Early Childhood Development Unit,
“I want to commend the Early Childhood Development Unit for putting on another successful Child Month. All activities were well executed. The theme for this year, Fueling Our Bodies with the Best, showcases the need for good nutrition, movement, rest, and all the important elements that will help a child grow into an adult. From the Ministry of Education, we are pleased to lend support to Early Childhood in all the areas we have been working on, keeping Early Childhood Development in St. Kitts and Nevis as a model country for Early Childhood Development Programme, and we are honoured every year to showcase this part.”
This year’s Child Month celebration captured the importance of helping children develop healthy habits that support their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
The Prime Miister of the country also greeted the children and the parade when they marched past Government Headquarters.
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