St Kitts and Nevis: Denzil Douglas- Minister of Foreign Affairs, paid tribute to the first national hero of St Kitts and Nevis- Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw, on the 45th anniversary of his death on May 23, 2023.
He took to social media and paid tribute to the nation by outlining his struggle story. Denzil Douglas stated, “On May 23 1978, Premier Bradshaw, who was originally from St. Paul’s, passed away at his home at Fortlands at the age of 61.”
Denzil Douglas added that Earlier this month, May 18, marked the 44th anniversary of the passing of Bradshaw’s successor, Caleb Azariah Paul Southwell. Dominican-born Caleb Azariah Paul Southwell, a former Chief Minister and Premier died on May 18 1979, at the age of 66 in Saint Lucia.
His passing came shortly after he chaired a historic meeting of Eastern Caribbean leaders where a decision was made to institutionalise the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS).
Denzil Douglas added that Former Premier of St Kitts and Nevis, United Nations Ambassador and legal luminary, Sir Lee Llewellyn Moore, died on May 6 2000, at the age of 61. He was born on February 15 1939, in Middle Island. May 6 was the 23rd anniversary of his passing.
He mentioned that Former parliamentarian, government minister and trade unionist, Joseph Nathaniel France, born in Mount Lilly, Nevis, on September 16 1907, died at the age of 89 on May 21 1997, in St Kitts. May 21 was the 26th anniversary of his passing.
“Former Premier of Nevis, Simeon Daniel. Simeon Daniel died at his Nevis home at the age of 78 on May 27 2012. He was born on August 22 1934, Barnes Ghaut, in St. Thomas Nevis. In 4 days’ time will be the 11th anniversary of his passing. May they continue to rest from their Labours. May their Legacies live on, “said the minister.
