Ministry of Communications and Posts Honours Three Nevisians with Centenarian Stamps

A Commemorative Celebration

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (November 13, 2024) – The Ministry of Communications and Posts celebrated the remarkable lives and legacies of three Nevisian centenarians- Ms. Olga Jeffers Francis, Ms. Leonora Wenham-Herbert, and Ms. Irene Stapleton- who were each honoured with a commemorative stamp.

The Ceremony

The Honourable Spencer Brand, Minister of Communications and Posts in the Nevis Island Administration presents a commemorative plaque of her stamp to centenarian Ms. Leonora Wenham-Herbert

The Ministry recently hosted its 4th Annual Centenarian Stamp Issue Ceremony at the Malcolm Guishard Recreational Park where the Honourable Spencer Brand, Minister of Communications and Posts in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA), shared heartfelt reflections on the honorees.

Reflections on the Honorees

Speaking about Ms. Wenham-Herbert of Bath Village, Minister Brand reminisced on her love for sharing Nevis with the world during her travels abroad.

“I believe that I know Ms. Wenham-Herbert well enough to know that when she went to the United Kingdom, she would have told everyone she met about Nevis. When she traveled to Europe and the Far East, she would let everyone know about our beautiful island in the Caribbean,” he said. “That was her way of communicating and empowering peoples across nations.”

The Honourable Spencer Brand, Minister of Communications and Posts in the Nevis Island Administration presents a commemorative plaque of her stamp to centenarian Olga Jeffers Francis

Minister Brand then spoke fondly of Ms. Irene Stapleton of Brown Hill and her passion for crocheting, a beloved art among the island’s elderly.

Conclusion

The ceremony was a heartwarming celebration of the honorees’ lives and legacies. The Ministry of Communications and Posts is proud to recognize their contributions to Nevisian society and culture.

FAQs

Q: Who were the three Nevisian centenarians honored with commemorative stamps?

A: Ms. Olga Jeffers Francis, Ms. Leonora Wenham-Herbert, and Ms. Irene Stapleton.

Q: What was the theme of the ceremony?

A: The celebration of the remarkable lives and legacies of the three Nevisian centenarians.

Q: Who presented the commemorative plaques to the honorees?

A: The Honourable Spencer Brand, Minister of Communications and Posts in the Nevis Island Administration.

Q: What was the significance of the 2024 Centenarian Stamp issue?

A: The stamp issue honored the lives and legacies of the three Nevisian centenarians and recognized their contributions to Nevisian society and culture.