Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 9, 2026 — Twenty-three outstanding girls from public and private primary schools across Saint Kitts were recognised for their academic achievements, positive character, and social excellence at the annual Girls of Excellence Awards Ceremony, held on Thursday, October 8, at the K. Earle Clarke Community Centre in Newtown.
The ceremony was held in observance of the upcoming International Day of the Girl Child, celebrated globally on October 11. The event provided an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of young girls while highlighting the importance of empowering, encouraging, and creating opportunities for them to reach their full potential.
Her Excellency the Governor-General, Dame Marcella Liburd, and Minister of State with responsibility for Gender Affairs, the Honourable Isalean Phillip, were among those present to honour and congratulate this year’s awardees. They were joined by family members, educators, and other stakeholders who gathered to celebrate the girls’ accomplishments and recognise their contributions to their schools and communities.
The Girls of Excellence Awards continue to highlight the importance of nurturing the academic, personal, and social development of young girls, while encouraging them to pursue their ambitions with confidence and determination.
This year’s awardees are:
Denylah Matthew — Sandy Point Primary School
Amelia Christmas — Deane Glasford Primary School
Zalia Boodasingh — St. Kitts International Academy (SKI)
Cassidy Henderson — Dieppe Bay Primary School
Trinity Esdaille-Robinson — George Moody Stuart School
K’ Lajuané Mathias — Tucker Clarke Primary School
Annalisa Dormoy — Tyrrell-Williams Primary School
Shakenya Henry — Bronte Welsh Primary School
Kevonique Frederick — Violet Petty Primary School
Kai’ Hannah Edwards — Newton Ground Primary School
Aleah Small — Joshua O. Williams Primary School
Liz-Nicole Raposo — Halliday-Smith Primary School
Orinique Battice — Cayon Primary School
Kaylee Warner — Beach Allen Primary School
Genesis Benjamin — St. Paul’s Primary School
Emma Jenkins-Whittaker — Ross Preparatory School
Jayvonic Phipps — Saddlers Primary School
Nakeria Francis — Cotton Thomas Comprehensive School
Vannecia Phillip — Dr William Connor Primary School
Serenity Lawrence — Immaculate Conception Catholic School
Aryanna Henry — Epworth Maurice Hillier Memorial Junior School
Gianna Jones — Seventh-Day Adventist Primary School
Jevisha Christian — Edgar T. Morris Primary School
Congratulations are extended to all twenty-three awardees on their well-deserved recognition. Their achievements serve as a reminder of the importance of investing in girls and providing them with the support, encouragement, and opportunities needed to thrive.
As Saint Kitts and Nevis joins the global observance of the International Day of the Girl Child, the ceremony reinforces the importance of championing girls’ rights, celebrating their achievements, and helping to build a future in which every girl has the opportunity to learn, lead, and succeed.
