Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 19, 2024 (SKNIS): A giant 33×46 foot flag of St. Kitts and Nevis carried by members of the Scouts fittingly punctuated the 41st Independence Day Ceremonial Parade held at the Warner Park Cricket Stadium on Thursday, September 19, 2024. The flag display was a new addition to the traditional parade and drew tremendous applause from spectators.
Governor-General, Her Excellency Dame Marcella Liburd, inspected the troops on parade and received the march past in slow and quick time.
After the parade was completed, the troops marched through the streets of Basseterre to Camp Springfield to the delight of many citizens who lined the streets to enjoy the parade.
At Camp Springfield, Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, congratulated the troops for the drill display. He announced that the recognition for Best Platoon on Parade was won by the SKNDF Female Platoon. Second place went to the Female police platoon. Dr Drew indicated that the success of the female platoons is clear evidence of the capabilities and value that women bring to the military and law enforcement.
The prime minister also thanked the visiting dignitaries who came to St. Kitts and Nevis to celebrate Independence 41. These include representatives from the United States, United Kingdom, India, Switzerland, France, Germany, Greece, Turkiye, Palestine and more. Similar commendations were also extended to resident diplomats from the Republic of China (Taiwan), the Republic of Cuba, and many more for their countries’ tremendous support.
The theme of this year’s annual celebration is “Together, a People, Proud and Strong: Independence 41.”