The Order of the National Hero is the highest
order of merit
The Order of Merit (french: link=no, Ordre du Mérite) is an order of merit for the Commonwealth realms, recognising distinguished service in the armed forces, science, art, literature, or for the promotion of culture. Established in 1902 by K ...
awarded by the government of
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis (), officially the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis, is an island country and microstate consisting of the two islands of Saint Kitts and Nevis, both located in the West Indies, in the Leeward Islands chain of ...
. The order was founded in 1998. Recipients of this honour are styled as "
The Right Excellent
The honorific prefix "The Right Excellent" is a form of address that is used in several Commonwealth Caribbean countries.
Overview
In the Bahamas, members of the Order of National Hero are accorded the style "The Right Excellent". Examples are S ...
".
Recipients
*1998:
Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw
Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw (16 September 1916 – 23 May 1978) was the first Premier of Saint Kitts and Nevis, and previously served as Chief Minister, legislator, and labour activist.
Early life
Bradshaw was born in the Saint Paul Capister ...
, first Premier of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
*2004:
Paul Southwell
Caleb Azariah Paul Southwell (18 July 1913 – 18 May 1979) was the second Premier and first Chief Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis in the Caribbean. He also worked as a teacher, police officer, and trade unionist.
Early life and career
...
, second Premier of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
*2004:
Sir Joseph Nathaniel France, , politician and trade union leader.
[
*2013: ]Simeon Daniel
Simeon Daniel (22 August 1934 – 27 May 2012) was the first Premier of Nevis. Early life
Simeon Daniel was born at Barnes Ghaut Village in Saint Thomas Lowland Parish, Nevis, West Indies to Joseph Daniel and Melvina Daniel, née Archer. He ...
, first Premier of Nevis
The Premier of Nevis heads the Nevis Island Administration, an autonomous governing body within the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
List of premiers of Nevis (1983-present)
See also
*List of prime ministers of Saint Kitts and Nevis
*List o ...
.
*2015: Sir Kennedy Simmonds, , first Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis
The prime minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis is the head of government of the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis. The current Prime Minister is Terrance Drew since 6th August 2022.
Chief Ministers (1960–1967) Elizabeth II (1960–1967)
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. He is the first living person to receive this honour.
See also
* National Heroes Day (Saint Kitts and Nevis)
Heroes' Day or National Heroes' Day may refer to a number of commemorations of national heroes in different countries and territories. It is often held on the birthday of a national hero or heroine, or the anniversary of their great deeds that ...
References
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Orders, decorations, and medals of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Awards established in 1998
1998 establishments in Saint Kitts and Nevis
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