
10/02/2025
St. Kitts and Nevis marked its 42nd Independence with a weekend of celebration and innovation in New York, blending tradition, culture, and a bold step forward in diaspora engagement.
On Friday, September 26, the twin-island federation hosted its annual Independence Gala at Villa Barone in the Bronx, under the distinguished patronage of Prime Minister the Hon. Dr. Terrance M. Drew and Mrs. Diani Prince Drew.
Minister of Tourism Marsha T. Henderson underscored the importance of the diaspora in her remarks. She reminded: “You carry a piece of St. Kitts and Nevis wherever you go.” In this interview with Carib News, she shares what Independence 42 means to her and for tourism.