Basseterre, Saint Kitts, December 12, 2025 (SKNIS): The St. Kitts and Nevis Hearth and Rescue Service (SKNFRS) honoured 11 members from among the many ranks on Friday, December 12, 2025, for longstanding service and the embodiment of the values of the organisation.
At an award ceremony on the Strong Waste Administration Company Convention Room, 5 workers – Rommel Williams, Leroy Martin, Roosevelt Howe, Kenroy Warner and Ian Henry have been honoured for 25 years of devoted service. Recognised for 20 years of service have been Tito Rosmond and Chenelle Bart, whereas 10-year awards have been offered to Vincent Cornelius, Lester Huggins, Berthlyn Jefferson and Javion Smith.
Prime Minister and Minister of Nationwide Safety, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, addressed the honourees, senior authorities officers, and hearth officers attending the ceremony. He famous that the career is constantly featured among the many high 5 most revered careers, whereas hearth officers are revered worldwide for his or her selfless sacrifice.
“So that you can be a firefighter that may be a calling, that’s particular, it isn’t thought of simply something, and that’s the seriousness with which I need the career in Saint Kitts and Nevis to be approached,” Dr. Drew acknowledged.
He added that the federal government has created alternatives for the women and men to be educated in varied features of firefighting and rescue procedures, and can proceed to take a position to additional professionalise the division and purchase new tools and autos. To the honourees, the prime minister prolonged honest appreciation for his or her dedication and dedication.
“You might have contributed considerably,” mentioned the prime minister. “On behalf of a grateful nation, thanks very a lot for these years of dedication and repair. We wish to recognise you and let you know the way eternally grateful we are going to all the time be due to your selfless service to your nation and to your fellow males.”
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