Basseterre, Saint Kitts, September 19, 2025 (SKNIS): A whole bunch of individuals wearing patriotic colors and Saint Kitts and Nevis-branded put on and kit packed the Warner Park Cricket Stadium on Friday night (September 19, 2025) to rejoice the twin-island Federation’s 42nd Anniversary of Independence.
The big turnout was handled to a splendid show of army drills by armed platoons from the St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Power and its Coast Guard Unit, the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Power, and the Cadets Corps. Unarmed items on parade included the St. Kitts and Nevis Fireplace and Rescue Service, His Majesty’s Prisons, St. Kitts and Nevis Customs and Excise Division, the St. Christopher Air and Sea Port Authority Police, and the Brownies.
Her Excellency Dame Marcella Liburd, Governor-Basic of Saint Kitts and Nevis, performed an official inspection of the troops earlier than presiding over the ceremonial march-past, which was carried out in each sluggish and fast time.
In a charming show of historical past and pageantry, the standard troops on parade have been joined by a small contingent of reenactors from the St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Power (SKNDF), representing the famed 4th West India Regiment. This historic unit as soon as served on the Brimstone Hill Fortress over two centuries in the past. Wearing interval uniforms and armed with British Land Sample Flintlock Rifles—probably the most extensively used weapon of that period—the reenactors carried out a sequence of precision marching drills. They then demonstrated the historic firing course of, loading their rifles with gunpowder and blanks earlier than firing a number of rounds. The dramatic re-enactment thrilled the big crowd, providing a robust glimpse into the island’s army previous.
“It was superior, stated Dennis Richards, a famend visible artist and 2022 Awardee of the Companion of the Star of Benefit. Mr. Richards stated he often watches the parade on tv, however this yr, he granted his eight-year-old granddaughter’s request to attend in individual. “You couldn’t ask for a greater efficiency he stated, singling out the reenactment. He added that the Independence Ceremonial Parade “will get higher yearly” and counseled the organisers for taking the daring determination to maneuver the beginning time from 8 a.m. to six p.m.
“It’s an excellent concept, as a result of it’s a a lot cooler ambiance. Simply have a look at how peaceable and serene it’s,” he said.
Additionally within the packed stands at Warner Park was Keisha Farrell and her daughter. “The parade was wonderful tonight. I actually loved it,” she stated. “The parade has actually developed over the previous 4 years, and the turnout is simply nice,” she expressed.
Resident and visiting diplomats from world wide attended the 42ndIndependence Ceremonial Parade. These included representatives from the Republic of Cuba, Republic of China (Taiwan), Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Republic of Argentina, Republic of Turkiye, Canada, Paraguay, the US of America, the European Union and Japan.
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