Sunday, June 8

Here are some notable and popular individuals from Saint Kitts and Nevis, spanning politics, sports, music, and other fields:


Politics & Leadership

1. Denzil Douglas

  • Former Prime Minister (1995–2015).
  • One of the longest-serving heads of government in the Caribbean.
  • Leader of the Saint Kitts and Nevis Labour Party.

2. Timothy Harris

  • Prime Minister from 2015 to 2022.
  • Known for leading the Team Unity coalition.

3. Terrance Drew

  • Current Prime Minister (as of 2022).
  • Physician by training, now leading the Labour Party.

Sports

4. Kim Collins

  • World-class sprinter, specializing in the 100m and 200m.
  • World Champion in the 100m at the 2003 World Championships in Paris.
  • Represented Saint Kitts and Nevis in multiple Olympic Games.
  • Known for being one of the oldest sprinters to compete at a high level (into his 40s).

Music & Culture

5. Joan Armatrading (British-born to Kittitian parents)

  • Though raised in the UK, her family is from Saint Kitts and Nevis.
  • Renowned singer-songwriter, known for her fusion of folk, jazz, blues, and pop.
  • Multiple Grammy nominations and critical acclaim.

History & Legacy

6. Alexander Hamilton

  • Born in Charlestown, Nevis, in 1755 or 1757.
  • One of the Founding Fathers of the United States.
  • First Secretary of the Treasury under President George Washington.
  • His birthplace in Nevis is a historical site and museum.
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