Last Updated on November 21, 2024, 7:58 AM AST by Anthony Morris
St Kitts and Nevis: Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew, his wife Diani Jimesha Prince-Drew and Governor-General Dame Marcella Liburd hosted a cocktail reception for the executive and members of BPW International Congress.
PM Drew shared glimpses of the cocktail evening through his official social media account and expressed the pleasure of organising the reception for the members of the Business and Professional Women (BPW) International Congress.
St Kitts and Nevis has recently hosted the BPW International Congress making it the first nation to conduct it in the entire Caribbean region. The meet is held every three years and this year’s theme was “New Actions through Cooperation.”
While sharing the highlights from the cocktail reception, the Prime Minister mentioned that 350 members from 72 nations have come to St Kitts and Nevis for BPW International Congress.
Significantly, the BPW International Congress commenced on Sunday, 17th November, 2024 with the Deputy Prime Minister Dr Geoffrey Hanley delivering the opening remarks. Minister Hanley also shared the pictures of the first day of the prestigious event and noted that it was an evening well spent.
In attendance were women from all over the world and that the highlight of the was witnessing Pamela Wall receive her award from the International BPW President. The Deputy Prime Minister noted that Pamela Wall was the brainchild behind the BPW St Kitts Chapter. He also extended gratitude to her for her vision of women empowerment, leadership, and inclusion.
Notably, today is the final day of the BPW Congress which will begin with a panel discussion with Myrna Tang Yao, then it will be followed by a Business Session focusing on Ratification and the election of the members of the International Executive Board.
The Business and Professional Women International Congress will conclude with a farewell ceremony and an appointment of the new president.
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