Kennedy Simmonds

Dr. the Right Honourable Sir Kennedy Alphonse Simmonds (born 12 April 1936) was a founding member of the People's Action Movement (PAM) party. He was Premier of Saint Kitts and Nevis from 21 February 1980,^[1] until the twin-island state gained independence from the United Kingdom on 19 September 1983. Upon Independence, he became the first Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis and as such has been hailed as "The Father of the Nation."

Preceded by Lee Moore	Premier of Saint Kitts and Nevis 1980–1983	Succeeded by Office abolished
Preceded by Office created	Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis 1983–1995	Succeeded by Denzil Douglas

Prime Ministers of Saint Kitts and Nevis

	Southwell^† Bradshaw^{† ‡} Southwell^‡ Moore^‡ Simmonds^‡ Simmonds Douglas Harris ^† Served as Chief Minister of St Kitts and Nevis. ^‡ Served as Premier of St Kitts and Nevis.

References

↑ Cameron, Sarah (2004). Caribbean Islands (15th ed. ed.). Bath, England: Footprint. p. 548. ISBN 978-1-903471-71-5. Retrieved 24 January 2011.