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About The Nevisian Association of Washington DC

Our Vision Bridging the gap between Nevisians at home and those in the Diaspora.

Our Mission

The Nevis Association of Washington DC (NEV‐DC) is a non-partisan, non‐profit organization which strives to promote economic, educational, technological, social and cultural advancement of Nevisians and their de-

scendants, at home and abroad.

Membership

Membership in NEV‐DC is open to Nevisians, their descendants, and other persons and organizations having an interest in the advancement of Nevis and Nevisians. Anyone wishing to join the organization may do so by vis-

iting www.nevisdc.org or www.nevdcbridgesmag.org.

Our Pledge We the members of the Nevisian Association of Washington, DC (NEV‐DC) pledge to support endeavors that will foster and promote the advancement of Nevisians and their descendants at home and abroad. We also

pledge to initiate and participate in activities and programs, at home and abroad, that will always enhance Ne-visians and their descendants through social, economic, educational, technological, and cultural avenues.

Contents

President’s Message

Congratulatory Messages

Media Profiles

NEV-DC Educational Fund

NEV-DC Mentoring Program

Salute to CSM Levi G Maynard

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President’s Message

I am immensely grateful in this moment for the opportunity to welcome the

Honorable Ministers, Ambassadors, Partners, Sponsors, and guests into your

presence Heavenly Father, and to wish them a warm welcome to the 9th

Annual Nevisian Association of Washington, DC, Honors Ceremony.

We are gathered here not only to celebrate the accomplishments of the Nevisian media indus-

try, but also to celebrate each other. The media sector is an important part of our nation’s eco-

nomical, cultural, and political development. The media provides Nevisians a diverse range of

platforms that empower individuals and organizations to make considered decisions about their

economic, social and political lives. And we take it as a given that in a knowledge economy and

an age of networked intelligence, better-informed societies are more successful.

NEV-DC represents a vibrant segment of a Diaspora striving for academic excellence, social

awareness, and economic empowerment. Our dynamic group is made up of individuals who

share the same dream and aspirations for community and nation building.

In keeping with our vision of bridging the gap between Nevisians at home and in the Diaspora,

the organization launched two programs earlier this year:

The NEV-DC Educational Fund which addresses social and economic obstacles to a child’s educa-

tion by providing assistance with school supplies, school meals, and the sponsorship of the annual

spelling bee competition, at both the Primary and Secondary school levels, in Nevis

The NEV-DC Mentorship Program which seeks to provide potential college students

(mentees) with an opportunity to gain valuable career guidance and a framework for career

planning through a one-on-one partnership with a seasoned professional.

We offer special thanks to our Donors, Partners, Sponsors, and Members who have given so gen-

erously of their resource, while working tirelessly to make this event a great success. We are es-

pecially thankful for the commitment and dedication of our the executives and the various com-

mittees.

Please join me in giving God thanks as we celebrate the accomplishments of our honorees the

Nevisian Media Industry, as well as this organization. May God grant you his richest blessings,

and may you be protected by the supreme blood of Lamb, as you return home to family and

friends.

Jasmine Daniel

President

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US President Barack Obama’s

Message

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September 8, 2013

TO: The Nevisian Association of Metropolitan Washington, DC

FROM: Representative Dr. Sheryl Williams Stapleton

RE: 9th Anniversary of NEV-DC

It is with great pleasure that I write this congratulatory memo expressing my thanks along with

all Nevisians regarding the nominees for the media and the communication awards. If it was not

for each one of you and your organization or company, many of us living abroad would not have

had the opportunity to keep in touch with Nevis at the touch of our finger tips with technology.

We are very proud of the accomplishment of each media, communication, and broadcasting enti-

ty on the island of Nevis. So at this time, I am honored to congratulate NEV-DC on their or-

ganization excellent service of recognizing the media.

It is once again an honor for me to recognize and congratulate NEV-DC on another anniversary.

The selfless attitude and the devotion of your members to assist with helping Nevisians at home

and abroad are of great value to all of us. The improvement and technological communications

of the media has benefited all Nevisians everywhere.

Once again, thank you for your service for all of us and congratulations to the honorees.

Sincerely,

S.W.S SHERYL WILLIAMS STAPLETON

House of Representatives

State of New Mexico

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Evered Webbo Herbert Keynote Speaker

Evered Herbert aka Webbo hails from Mt. Lily village, St. James parish, Ne-

vis. However, he spent most of his formative years in Charlestown where he

attended Charlestown boys and later Charlestown Secondary School (CSS). He graduated from

the Charlestown secondary school in 1975.

An avid sportsman, he represented the Charlestown Secondary School, Nevis and the Leeward

Islands youth cricket teams. He also served as commentator at all athletic events on the island

including cricket, football, and netball.

After graduating from CCS, Webbo worked for several government institutions including the

customs and treasury departments. He later taught at the Gingerland High School (GHS). He

migrated to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and then to the United States Virgin Islands

where he attended the University of the Virgin Islands, St. Thomas campus. In 1987, Webbo

completed a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting. At the commencement exercises he deliv-

ered the remarks on behalf of his class.

In 1988, he returned to Nevis to manage the newly opened Voice of Nevis (VON) radio station

which was instituted by his uncle Merit Herbert with whom he had worked while he was in Tor-

tola, BVI. Webbo had no formal training in radio broadcasting, but had acquired good business

acumen and his uncle was convinced he would accomplish the task.

In 1989 hurricane Hugo wreaked havoc on the Caribbean. This proved to be an enormous chal-

lenge to the radio station, but was met head on by Webbo and a young energetic staff that pro-

vided a source of information and comfort for relatives and friends during that period. Storms

in the 1990s and early 2000s also served to bring out the fortitude of Webbo and his team

In its 25 years of existence Webbo and VON Radio have received many awards and accolades

including the prestigious EQUUS financial and journalism award in 2003/2004. Sir Probyn

Inniss former governor of St. Kitts and Nevis on the 25th anniversary of VON radio said of

Webbo “when I think of Webbo I think of the voice of reason.” VON radio and by extension

Webbo have provided exceptional public service to the people of Nevis, and the Caribbean region as a whole.

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The Nevisian Media Time Line - Key Events

Saint Kitts-Nevis Radio Para-

dise established , and basically

focused on religious and spir-

itual programming

Establishment of Nevis

first radio station , Voice

of Nevis - VON RADIO

by Founder Merrit Her-

bert

1989 1988

Nevis Devastated by Hurricane Hugo with its

150 mph winds. VON RADIO only one

through out the Eastern Caribbean broadcast-

ing during, and immediately after the storm.

1994

Establishment of The St.

Kitts-Nevis Observer.

The leading newspaper in

the Federation of St.

Kitts and Nevis

1992

VON Radio Let’s Talk”

program provides a

platform for residents of

the Federation to air

concerns on topical

issues.

Radio Paradise acquired

by Trinity Broadcasting

Network (TBN), the

world’s largest religious

broadcaster to provide

Christian Radio for the

Caribbean.

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Establishment of Nevis News Channel (Nevis

Television Channel 8). Focused on Nevis Island

Administration activities, local sports, news, local

programming, and related local events.

2006

Establishment of Choice FM Radio

Station as an alternative radio sta-

tion in Nevis. It provides services for

the Community, talk, music, news,

sports and other local radio program-

ming. Its parent company is SKN

Choice Times Ltd.

Established SKN Leeward Times

as an alternative newspaper to

print Local, Regional, Interna-

tional, Entertainment, Health

and Sports News.

2009

NNC or NTV8 Established and

began internet streaming of daily

broadcast.

2010

TBN donates its Caribbean A.M. radio station, Radio

Paradise, to Flowing Streams Church (Vero Beach,

FL) Flowing Streams produce a daily international

radio talk show entitled Trunews, and will use Radio

Paradise to extend its Christian message throughout

the islands of the Caribbean.

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Radio Paradise

In the early 1960’s Radio Paradise moved from Dutch St. Maarten to St. Kitts and Nevis. Since

1992 it has been owned and operated by the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), the world’s

largest religious broadcaster.

This 50,000-watt Caribbean A.M. frequency reaches out to the many islands of the Caribbean,

including Cuba, offering listeners an audio feed of TBN’s television programming, along with

regional Christian programming.

The mission of Radio Paradise has always been community focused. According to Mr. Andre

Gilbert, General Manager (GM), “We use radio to minister to our listeners and to administer the

gospel and to make ourselves more accessible to different churches and faith-based organiza-

tions.”

In 2008, Radio Paradise launched a website with a view to expanding their listenership on an

international level. The vision for the website was that it would bring TBN broadcast to listen-

ers in other parts of the world. It would allow the listeners to see the radio personalities and it

would enable them to get updates on different projects taking place.

The TBN GM also noted that he envisions many changes to the radio station programming and

outreach efforts which he hopes to make in his tenure. These include:

Setting up phone lines where persons who have made a decision to become a Christian

can call in and ask different questions about the Christian faith.

Promoting the radio station more so that it can be more visible and it can have a greater

impact on the community and the region at large.

A humanitarian mission whose purpose is to provide medical assistance to the residents

of St. Kitts and Nevis

Radio Paradise want to reach out to the community, not just in St. Kitts, Nevis but also

in the other islands as well.

Earlier this year TBN donated its longtime 50,000-watt Caribbean A.M. radio station, Radio

Paradise, to Flowing Streams Church in Vero Beach, Florida. Flowing Streams and its senior

pastor, the Rev. Rick Wiles, produce a daily international radio talk show entitled Trunews,

and will use Radio Paradise to extend its Christian message throughout the islands of the Carib-

bean.

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The SKN Observer

The St. Kitts – Nevis Observer is a politically independent publication, and lead-

ing newspaper in St. Kitts and Nevis that was established in 1994. The Observer

is published each Friday by the St. Kitts - Nevis Publishing Association. It is dis-

tributed throughout St. Kitts and Nevis, as well as Tortola in the British Virgin

Islands and the US Virgin Island's St. Croix and St. Thomas.

Editorial Policy: The Observer reserves the right to edit, rewrite, summarize or reject any unsolicit-

ed material. It assumes that all letters addressed to The Observer or its staff is

intended for publication unless otherwise stated. Letter writers are required to

sign their names and are asked to include a telephone number to allow verifica-

tion. Views expressed in letters, commentaries or personal columns do not neces-

sarily represent the viewpoint of the newspaper. Submissions are limited to 1,000

words. The publisher and editor-in-chief is Kenneth Williams.

Services The St. Kitts - Nevis Observer offers a full array of print and Internet advertising

services for our clients including: business cards, bill books, brochures, office sta-

tionary, magazines, etc. Clients can obtain information about rates, space availa-

bility and publishing schedules, by contacting the following our offices.

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“What the mass media offers is not

popular art, but entertainment which

is intended to be consumed like food,

forgotten, and replaced by a new dish.”

― W.H. Auden, The Dyer's Hand

“All I know is just what I read in the papers, and that's an alibi for my ignorance.” ― Will Rogers

“There are only two forces that can

carry light to all the corners of the

globe... the sun in the heavens and the

Associated Press down here.” – Mark Twain, US author

“Just because it’s in print doesn't meant it’s the Gospel.” —Michael Jackson

“The media's the most powerful entity on

earth. They have the power to make the

innocent guilty and to make the guilty inno-

cent, and that's power. Because they control

the minds of the masses.”

—Malcom X

“I hate television. I hate it as much as peanuts. But I can't stop eating peanuts.” — Orson Welles, US

“I fear three newspapers more than a hundred thousand bayonets.” – Napoleon

“For a politician to complain about the press is like a ship's captain complaining about the sea” —Enoch Powell

“All of us who professionally use the

mass media are the shapers of society.

We can vulgarize that society, We can

brutalize it. Or we can help lift it onto a

higher level.” —William Bembach

“Social media is not about the

exploitation of technology but

service to community.”

—Simon Mainwaring

“How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.” —Isaiah 52:7

“Whoever controls the media, controls the mind.” —Jim Morrison

“A nation of sheep will beget a

government of wolves.”

― Edward R. Murrow

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Nevis News Cast

The Department of Information was properly established in 2001 having being upgraded from

the public relations unit in the Premier’s Ministry. The Public relations unit previously pro-

duced a weekly news program entitled ‘The Week Gone By’.

The Late Honourable Malcolm Guishard took the lead in upgrading the services of this unit as

he believed that much more could be done to improve the image and increase the information

regarding the Nevis Island Administration to the general public.

One of the avenues used to achieve this was the ‘Nevis Newscast’, which began as a newscast

which aired 3 times weekly and within 6 months had evolved to a nightly newscast as part of

the overall programming on Nevis Television, Channel 8 on the local Cable Television service.

The Department of Information also uses an email distribution service where news stories are

sent to various media houses within the federation and across the region and internationally for

posting online or publication.

The Department previously operated a Website but due to a rather exorbitant cost our major

outlet now is on the Nevis Island Administration website www.nia.gov.kn as well as local web-

sites.

Since its establishment the Department of Information has sought to embrace the various tech-

nological platforms to better distribute the message of the Nevis Island Administration.

The department is actively engaged in social media, operating two Facebook pages one of which

the nightly Nevis Newscast is posted along with Minister’s speeches for the persons who want

to view on demand and the other Facebook page hosts our news articles. The Department also

provides live video streaming for Parliament and other major events for our international view-

ers.

The mission of the Department of Information is:

TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION THAT WILL IMPROVE THE PUBLIC’S AWARE-

NESS WITH REGARD TO THE POLICIES, PROGRAMMES AND ACTIVITIES OF THE

NEVIS ISLAND ADMINISTRATION AND PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY MEDIA

SERVICES TO OUR CLIENTS, UTILIZING THE BEST COMBINATION OF AVAILA-

BLE HUMAN RESOURCE SKILLS AND TECHNOLOGY.

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EUSTACE A. HUGGINS, MD

Family Practice

Office Hours by Appointment

Phone: (718) 525-7818

Fax: (718) 525-7936

200-17 Linden Blvd.

P.O. Box 120329

St. Albans, NY 11412

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Voice of Nevis-VON radio-the eastern Caribbean’s powerhouse began broadcasting to the peo-

ple of St. Kitts and Nevis and the wider Caribbean on June 18, 1988.

The brainchild of managing director, Mr. Merritt Herbert had finally become a reality, under

the guidance of the first general manager, Mr. Evered “Webbo” Herbert.

Exactly fifteen (15) months after the official signing on of the station, its strength was tested

when in September 1989 hurricane Hugo swept through the Caribbean.

While other stations were literally blown away, “the powerhouse” stood firm and provided a

source of information and comfort as well as a point of contact for relatives and friends during

that period.

VON radio was also resilient in 1995 during hurricanes Louis and Marilyn and also accom-

plished similar feats when hurricanes George and Lenny struck in September 1998 and Novem-

ber 1999.

Besides the hurricane coverage, the first 15 years has been crowned with hundreds of signal mo-

ments.

The flagship program “let’s talk” hosted by manager Mr. Evered “Webbo” Herbert has become

a permanent fixture in broadcasting here in the federation and further afield.

From its inception the program has consistently hit the airwaves every Tuesday evening since

1992.

In December 1995, another significant dimension was added to the station’s programming.

In keeping with its wider mandate, the VON news line was officially launched by Prime Minis-

ter and Minister of Information, Dr. Hon. Denzil Douglas on December 1, 1995.

The station’s programming includes the morning inspiration program, Weather watch, morn-

ing, lunchtime and major news packages complimented by news minutes at 10 am, 2 am and 4

pm, Monday to Friday, community news and information, funeral announcements, country

favorites, health tips, road safety tips and religious programming on Sundays, sports special

program, the On the Mark Show, the airing of the OECS news link and the youth on the go

program.

Voice Of Nevis -VON Radio

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Other major community broadcasting moments in the history of VON include coverage of Ne-

vis Island Assembly sessions, hurricane Hugo poem contest, St. Kitts/Nevis federal elections,

Nevis island assembly elections, political debates in 1992, 1993, 1995, 1997, 2000 and 2001…..

………Culturama activities, Miss VON Caribbean Queen Pageant, Montserrat volcano crisis,

BVI general elections, re-opening of the Charlestown port, launch of the Shemere Norford

crime fighting fund, Herbert’s beach affair , Nevis secession referendum, solar eclipse 1998,

sports coverage…….

………VON’S Super Saturday Madness, opening of long point deep water port 1998, agricultur-

al open day activities, official opening of Vance W. Amory International Airport ,the inaugural

flight of American Eagle to Nevis in 1993 and Nevis island assembly election petition case and

appeal.

In 2000 VON radio forged an alliance with web developers net.kn on St. Kitts to take the 895

AM signal into cyberspace, we can be accessed at www.vonradio.com , we can also be contacted

at vonradionews@gmail.com; von.news@hotmail.com; vonradio@sisterisles.kn

VON radio has also spearheaded a partnership with Caribbean cable communications and the

Nevis island government press and public relations department to ensure that Nevisians at

home and abroad were able to view the electoral process at work for the first time during the

Nevis island assembly elections of September 7th, 2001.

After some 22 years broadcasting on the 895 AM dial, VON radio changed its frequency to 860

AM in 2010.

Voice Of Nevis-VON Radio

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The Conversation Prism

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The Program

Social Hour

Master of Ceremonies Dr. Gilbert Daniel Welcome Dr. Gilbert Daniel Invocation Saxophonist Ira Scatliffe National Anthems Image Band Tribute to Marjorie Lawrence Sargeant Dr. Gilbert Daniel President’s Address Ms. Jasmine Daniel Fundraising Highlights Mr. Rico Clarke

Dinner

(with Steel Pan Medley) Dance Expression Ms. Shelesia Glasford

Calypso Medley Mr. Fitzroy Stapleton

Keynote Address Mr. Evered “Webbo” Herbert

Introduction by: Mr. Mr. Rawle Stanley

Award Presentations Presented By

Voice of Nevis Radio Mr. Fitzroy Williams Radio Paradise Mrs. Gwen Daniel-Challenger SKN Choice Times Limited Mr. Rawle Stanley SKN Observer Mr. Rico Clarke Nevis News Cast Mr. Everton Elliott

Steel Pan Medley Leroy Parris of the Jam Band

Raffle/Auction Mr. Rico Clarke

Calypso Medley Mr. Delison Roper

Vote of Thanks Mrs. Kester Dasent Parry

Dance Floor Accolade……The Image Band

Complementary Sunday Brunch - September 22, 2012 (10am to 2pm)

Contact :240.468.3550 or 240.432.3006

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Primary Care at its Best

Gilbert E. Daniel, M.D.

Internal Medicine

Gwendolyn Daniel Challenger, PA

Women Wellness Exams

Office Hours by Appointment

Walk-ins welcome

Phone: 202.610.9570 * Fax: 202.574.1918

1328 Southern Avenue, Suite 205

Washington, DC 20032

CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO

THE NEVISIAN ASSOCIATION OF WASHINTION DC

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NEV-DC Educational Fund; Established 2013

Purpose: To provide assistance to Nevisians at home and in the diaspora, to facilitate the pursuit of education at

the Primary and Secondary levels. The intent is to minimize or help eliminate any impediments to our children

being able to fully participate in the learning experience. We aim to address social and economic obstacles by

providing assistance with school supplies, school meals, and the sponsorship of the annual spelling bee competi-

tion, at both the Primary and Secondary school levels, in Nevis.

To accomplish this, we are designating three separate funding pools, geared to honor the sponsors and to provide

for better internal controls, accounting and reporting. NEV-DC’s leadership will dictate the recipient and

amount awarded, based on an evaluation and approval of the student’s written request for assistance, and avail-

able funds. The three NEV-DC education funding accounts follow:

NEV-DC’s Dr. Simeon Daniel Educational Fund: This fund will be financed, at a minimum, with an annual

NEV DC organized Memorial Day raffle, to honor the passing of the late, first Premier of Nevis, Dr.

Simeon Daniel. Funds generated from the raffle, along with any donations specifically designated, will

assist in providing less fortunate children in the Primary and Secondary schools, on Nevis, with neces-

sary and required school supplies. These supplies may include, for example, school clothing and/or ma-

terials, which the child’s family is having difficulty providing, and if not assisted, will impede the child

from attending or adequately performing in school.

NEV-DC’s Dr. Lornette Mills Rawlings Educational Fund: Dr. Lornette Mills Rawlings is a medical doctor

raised in Nevis. This fund is primarily sponsored by her donations and is established to provide neces-

sary school meals assistance to help nourish the Primary and Secondary school student’s body and

mind, thereby, facilitating adequate school attendance and performance. Additionally, this fund will

also support the annual Primary and Secondary school spelling bee competition. This will be done by

assisting in financing, for example, prizes and trophies, to increase and improve vocabulary knowledge

and use.

NEV-DC’s General Educational Fund: This fund is developed to accommodate any receipt of donations or

proceeds not specifically designated to the two funds above. This fund will be distributed to eligible

needy Nevisian students, both at home and in the Diaspora, to support their full pursuit of education by

assisting in financing necessary school supplies and/or tuition.

The above three funds will be managed under established procedures and internal controls to prevent fraud,

waste and abuse; Also, NEV-DC will ensure periodic accounting and reporting of receipts and disbursements,

fund balances and disposition, documentation of assistance requests and responses, and public access to related

information and activities via NEV-DC’s website (www.nevdcbridgesmag.org).

NEV-DC Contacts: Rico Clarke, (703) 626-5456; Jasmine Daniel, (240) 468-3550

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Support Nevisian author

Annie Stapleton

by purchasing her newly release

book A Medal for My Grandmother.

A Medal for My Grandmother is about a

Caribbean grandmother who gets up

early to do her daily chores. When three

of her grandchildren observed her work-

ing very hard, they asked, on separate

occasions, "Granny, why do you work so

hard." The grandmother responded,

"You don't work, you don't eat."

Congratulatory messages: President Barack Obama of United States, Premier of Nevis,

Honourable Vance Amory, US Representative Dr. Sheryl Williams-Stapleton, and Ambas-

sador the Honourable Jacinth Henry-Martin,

Our Entertainers: The Image Band, The Pan Jam, Calypsonian Delison Roper, Shelesia Glasford and Fitzroy “Stocky” Williams.

Our Production Team: The Marriott Hotel-Bethesda, Maryland and NBS Imaging-Waldorf, Maryland

Our Bronze Sponsors: Deon Daniel and Associates for the Grand Price Vacation Stay and Dr. Everson Hull for his financial contributions.

Our Executives: Jasmine Daniel, Fitzroy Williams, Shauna Fleming, Naomi Browne, and

Everton Elliott.

Our Committee and volunteer members: Lauren Clark, Rico Clarke, Susan Clarke, In-

grid Farrell, Juliet Maynard-Webster, Verne Webster, Felicia Powell, Gilbert Daniel,

Jacqueline Claxton, Gwen Challenger, Oney Daniel, Walford Pemberton, Alice Tyson, Rawle

Stanley and Lynroy Hanley, Stephen Brown, Alex Webster, Ajani Daniel, Kalan Daniel,

Kelcie Daniel, Patience Williams.

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NEV-DC Mentoring Program; Launched August 2013

The Nevisian Association of Washington DC (NEV-DC) Mentorship Program

seeks to provide prospective mentees with an opportunity to gain valuable

career guidance and a framework for career planning through a one-on-one

partnership with a seasoned professional.

Mentoring is a valuable strategy to provide students with the emotional and

instrumental support students need to achieve the goal of a college degree.

By providing information, guidance, and encouragement, mentors can play

an important role in nurturing students 'college aspirations, helping them

prepare for their careers.

NEV-DC Mentors will provide potential mentees/students with important

information about college preparatory courses, financial aid and internships.

Dr. Gilbert Daniel successfully mentored Kyndra “Monique” Liburd, the

2007 St. Kitts- Nevis States Scholar for Caribbean Examinations Council’s

Caribbean Advance Proficiency Examinations (CAPE). She did her intern-

ship with Dr. Daniel at his Medical Practice Accent on Health, LLC in Wash-

ington, DC. Currently, Ms. Liburd is enrolled in medical school in pursuit of

her academic dream to become a Medical Doctor.

Mentoring will help mentees develop skills and behaviors necessary to suc-

ceed professionally

Interested mentee participants can register online our NEV-DC Mentoring

site: https://nevdcmentorship.eventbrite.com

If you are interested in mentor with our program please contact email us:

nevdcorg@gmail.com

NEV-DC Contact: Fitzroy Williams 240.432.3006 or Jasmine Daniel 240.468.3550

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CONGRATULATIONS, BEST WISHES,

AND CONTINUED SUCCESS TO

THE

NEVISIAN ASSOCIATION OF

WASHINGTON DC ON YOUR 9TH

ANNIVERSARY

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Command Sergeant Major Levi G. Maynard

CSM Maynard was born in Charlestown, Nevis, West Indies. He relocated to St. Croix,

US Virgin Islands following graduation from high school where he enlisted in the Regular

Army in February, 1986 as a Transportation Specialist. He completed Basic Training at

Ft. Dix, NJ and AIT at Fort Eustis, VA. His military education includes the Primary

Leadership Course, Basic and Advanced Non-Commission Officer Courses, Master Fitness

Course, First Sergeant Course, U.S. Army Sergeants Major Course Class 52 (Resident), and various other courses

from the Army Logistic Management College, and the Navy and Air Force Transportation Schools. He holds a

Bachelors degree in Management from Excelsior College, Albany, NY and an MBA in E-Business and Technology

from Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach, AL.

CSM Maynard has served in a variety of leadership positions from Squad Leader to Command Sergeant Major. His

assignments include, Transportation Specialist, HHC DISCOM, 7th Infantry Div, Ft. Ord, CA, Transportation Spe-

cialist and Customs Inspector, Installation Transportation Office,

2nd Infantry Div, Camp Casey, Korea, Cargo Operations NCO, Mil-

itary Ocean Terminal, Ba- yonne, NJ, Transportation Supervi-

sor, 2122nd USAG, Baltimore, MD, Detachment Sergeant for the

468th Transportation Detach- ment, Ft. Meade MD and the 199th

Transportation Detachment, Andrews Air Force Base, MD, 1SG,

949th Transportation Co. (Floating Craft), Baltimore, MD,

CSM, 10th BN (TASS), 4th Bde, 98th Div, Lodi, NJ, CSM, 436th

Transportation BN, Ft. Wadsworth, Staten Island, NY

(includes a deployment to Ku- wait), CSM, 1179th Transportation

Brigade, Ft. Hamilton, NY, 1173rd Deployment & Distribution

Support Battalion, Brockton, MA (includes a second deployment

to Kuwait), CSM, 55th Sustain- ment Brigade, Ft. Belvoir, VA and

currently CSM, NATO Training Mission, Deputy Command Support Operations, Kabul, Afghanistan.

CSM Maynard’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service

Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal,

Good Conduct Medal, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Meal, Global War

on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal,

Armed Forces Reserve Medal with hour glass M device, NCO Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Army

Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Overseas Training Ribbon, Coast Guard Special Operation Service Ribbon, Army

Meritorious Unit Commendation, Army, Superior Unit Award, and the Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commenda-

tion.

In his civilian capacity, CSM Maynard is a Computer Systems Analyst and works for Computer Sciences Corpora-

tion in Fairfax, VA. His family includes wife Samantha and son Caleb. CSM Maynard resides in Bowie, MD and his

hobbies include traveling, fishing, playing golf and cricket.

The executives and members of NEV-DC salute Command Sergeant Major Levi G. Maynard for

his 27 years of Military Service.

Generous donations received from NEV-DC members; Juliet Maynard Webster, Verne

Webster, Deborah Williams, Fitzroy "Stocky" Williams, Gilbert Daniel, Jasmine Daniel,

Loughton Sargent, Rawl Stanley, Walford Pemberton, Aubrey Weekes, Lynroy Hen-

ley, Lauren Clark, Rhona & Keithly Jones, enabled NEV-DC to send Care Packages to

CSM Levi G. Maynard and his Soldiers serving in remote areas of Afghanistan during

this summer. We pray for his safety while serving in Afghanistan.

CSM Levi G. Maynard, center photo

(Courtesy photo by U.S. Army/Released)

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NEV-DC’s Tribute to the late

Marjorie Lawrence Sargeant

The Executive and members of the Nevisian

Association of Washington DC bids farewell to

our beloved Image Band songstress and dancer

Marjorie Lawrence Sargeant who passed

away on May 14, 2013. Marge performed at

every NEV-DC fundraiser over the past eight

years. She sang the national anthems, she in-

spired us with dance, and got us in the groove

with her movements. Marge you have

touched our lives in a special way and you

will be missed by all of us. May God grant

Sarge and his family comfort and peace as

time takes us forward. God bless you.

Booking Contact: Wayne Roebuck (manager)

202-332-6148

Email: imageband2@hotmail.com

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HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS AND HAPPY 9TH ANNIVERSARY TO THE NEVISIAN ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON DC

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We thank Dr. Gilbert and Condon Daniel for hosting our Caribbean brunch.

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We thank Everton Elliott and Dereka Walters for hosting our Christmas Social.

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NEV-DC Dr. Simeon Daniel Educational Fund Raffle

We thank Rico Clarke for or-

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Daniel Educational Fund Raf-

fle and we Congratulate Mr.

Lynroy Henley the 2013 grand

price winner. The grand prize

vacation stay for the raffle is

donated by Dr. Daniel’s son, of

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LTD.

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We thank Naomi Browne for organizing the sports activities every year.

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Become a member and support:

Our History…

Our Culture…

Our Natural Beauty…

Our Nevis!

Nevis Historical &

Conservation Society Alexander Hamilton House

P.O. Box 563

Charlestown, Nevis

Tel: (869) 469 5786

Fax: (869) 469 0274

www.nevis-nhcs.org

nhcs.mail@gmail.com

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Carl Hanley and Everton Elliott planned a fabulous fun trip to Atlantic City

with a Caribbean breakfast and entertainment on the bus. We thank you both.

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