Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Denzil Douglas attended the annual KANA Mother’s Day Gala in Bronx, New York, on May 11, 2026. Members of the St. Kitts and Nevis diaspora invited him to join their Mother’s Day festivities, where he shared photos and insights from the event on social media.
Event Focus and Attendance
The gathering drew numerous St. Kitts and Nevis diaspora members living abroad. Organizers hosted the gala to express gratitude, love, and appreciation for mothers. Participants celebrated mothers and mother figures, emphasizing their vital roles as matriarchs and community builders in fortifying families and upholding cultural heritage overseas.
Keynote Address by Dr. Douglas
Dr. Douglas delivered the featured address, underscoring mothers’ profound contributions to shaping families, communities, and nations. He praised the resilience, unity, and ongoing support from mothers, mother figures, and women in St. Kitts and Nevis, particularly those abroad. The minister stressed their essential role in fostering greater collaboration and cultural ties within the diaspora.
Honourees and Organizers
The event honored standout individuals for their leadership, service, and community impact, including Dr. Constance Walwyn, Jay Thompson, Denise Bennett, and Denile Warner. Organizers extended special thanks to KANA President Euriel Williams and the executive team for their commitment, which bolsters solidarity and national pride among Kittitians and Nevisians in New York.
