Saint Kitts and Nevis Diaspora

The St. Kitts & Nevis Association of Toronto Annual Picnic 2026 is back and bigger than ever!
Join us for a day filled with:

🎯 Exciting games and activities
🎈 A fun-filled Kids Zone
🍽️ Delicious food and great company
🎶 Music, laughter, and island vibes
🤝 Reconnecting with friends, family, and the wider Kittitian-Nevisian community

📅 Sunday, July 12, 2026
📍 Heartlake Conservation Park, Brampton, Ontario
⏰ Park Hours: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Bring your family, your friends, and your picnic spirit as we celebrate our culture, heritage, and community together. This is one summer event you won't want to miss!

The St. Kitts and Nevis Association of Toronto invites you to an afternoon designed to bring generations together through meaningful conversations, engaging activities, and community fellowship.

Join us for:
✅ General Meeting
🧠 Dementia Awareness Presentation
🎯 Fun Activities
🎁 Special Post-Father's Day Celebration

Whether you're a long-standing member, a newcomer, or simply looking to connect with fellow nationals and friends, this event offers something for everyone.

📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026
⏰ 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Edithvale Community Centre, North York

Come celebrate community, honor our fathers, and strengthen the bonds that keep us connected.
All ages are welcome!

📨 You're invited! The opening ceremony for the 78th Meeting of the OECS Authority is at 4:00 PM on Sunday, 21st June 2026.
📍 Find the live stream on YouTube or
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/live/eCZqO1lIF0s?si=rSbGtRbaMCadkRaq

As nominations for the 2026 National Honours Awards are now open, we take a moment to reflect on the achievements of the sixteen distinguished citizens who received National Honours in 2025.

Nomination forms may be collected from the Security Desk at Government Headquarters, Church Street, or submitted online via the link below:

https://forms.gle/6PAV8FZ8tCKkkQ7J7

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: FRIDAY, 31 JULY 2026

Forms submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

Recognise excellence. Celebrate service. Honour achievement.

💚🌴 ONE VISION. ONE VOICE. ONE FUTURE. 🌴💚

Join the Regional Integration & Diaspora Unit (RIDU) in celebrating OECS Colours Day and the 45th Anniversary of the OECS!

As we observe OECS Colours Day, we wear green with pride, symbolizing our shared commitment to a stronger, more connected Caribbean. Together, we continue to navigate challenges, embrace opportunities, and shape a brighter future for generations to come.

💚 Wear Green.
🤝 Celebrate Unity.
🌎 Strengthen Regional Integration.
✨ Build the Future Together.

One OECS. One Family. One Future.

💚🌿

🎉 Today we celebrate the 45th Anniversary of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) under the theme: "One Vision, One Voice: Navigating Challenges, Shaping Our Future."

For 45 years, the OECS has championed regional integration, strengthening the bonds that unite our Member States and advancing a shared vision for a resilient and prosperous future. 🤝

As we commemorate this milestone, let us reflect on our collective achievements. Tell us how you're celebrating and show us your photos in the OECS colours: yellow, white, green, and navy blue. 🟡⚪🟢🔵

🔗Learn more about OECS Day and the 45th Anniversary celebrations: https://oecs.int/en/oecs-45

🇰🇳 RIDU Welcomes Melanie Maynard, Mother of Marcus Rashford, to Saint Kitts and Nevis 🇰🇳

The Regional Integration and Diaspora Unit (RIDU) within the Prime Minister’s Office was pleased to welcome Ms. Melanie Maynard, mother of internationally renowned footballer Marcus Rashford, and her family to Saint Kitts and Nevis during their recent visit in support of the upcoming Mini’s Fun Day 2026 initiative.

Joined by representatives of the St. Kitts-Nevis Football Association (SKNFA) and The Village Superstars Football Club, the visit underscored the value of strengthening ties between Saint Kitts and Nevis, its diaspora, and the international sporting community.

Stronger Together. Connected Always. United for Our Future.

🌟 Know someone making a difference for the Caribbean Diaspora? Nominate them! 🌟

The CARICOM Caucus of Diplomatic Missions in London is calling for nominations for the prestigious CARICOM Diplomatic Missions Award, honouring outstanding contributions in:

🔹 Advocacy in Small States
🔹 Culture and Education
🔹 Community Development

This is our chance to celebrate the incredible people in our community who work tirelessly to uplift the Caribbean Diaspora. Don't let their efforts go unrecognised!

📅 Nomination Deadline: 17 June 2026
🏆 Awards Ceremony: 6 July 2026 | London, UK

For nomination forms and full criteria, visit: https://bit.ly/ca2026-awardnominations

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