The Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Charlestown is scheduled for from 7 p.m. on December 07, 2022, with the theme “Celebrating His birth with joyful praise.” The patron is Ms. Earlene Maynard of Mount Lily Village.
Speaking with the Department of Information on November 30, 2022, Ms. Denesia Smithen, Deputy Director at the Department of Community Development that “Teacher Maynard” as she is affectionately known, has served the Nevis community as an educator for about 40 years and has impacted many.
“She has taught at the Combermere Primary School for 26 years, and also at the St. Thomas’ Primary School, both as principal, and she was also Coordinator for the Schools Meals Programme.
“She has impacted many lives and she has done a tremendous job in instilling values and attributes in our children, and she has impacted us, even myself,” Ms. Smithen said.
