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US Based Blogger and Former Diaspora Advisor to UN Ambassador at Permanent Mission of St. Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations Coreentje Phipps-Benjamin in a 2020 quote said

“Women continue to blaze the trail, reaping much benefit for their respective communities and ultimately for our beautiful nation, St. Kitts and Nevis.

Who says women can’t?

Surely, women can!!!!”

Indeed women can and it’s that fact that inspires us to continue to recognize our women and their powerful , impact and influence in building and shaping our country for the better

In recognition of International Women’s Day on Wednesday  March 8th the SKN Times has again compiled and  selected St.Kitts-Nevis’ 50 most powerful and influential women. This is the 13th edition of this list.  This year we have made a concerted effort not to include persons already recognized in previous lists. For example the Hon. Marsha Henderson has been making the list consistently for the past several years. As well as Akilah Byron-Nisbett, Hazel Brandy-Williams to name a few. We decided not to include those who have already graced the lists several time before. So the list thsis year feature all newcomers.  The listing isn’t about just  popularity; it’s also about influence and power. Power usually equates to influence thus some persons listed may not be popular names but are influential because of their professional or career positions and network.

There are politicians, bankers, entertainment personalities, radio announcers, business executives, CEO’s, entrepreneurs, cultural icons and more.

Some are famous, some you may never have heard of. But their power and influence has in some way directly or indirectly, shaped the lives of many .

Many of the women on the list are groundbreakers in their respective field. These are the Kittitian and Nevisian women history will remember. More importantly, they’re the women who inspire the rest of us to become better people.

1. Isalean Phillip- Junior Minister of Youth Empowerment, Social Development, Gender Affairs, Aging and Disabilities.
2. Naehmah Hazelle- Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister
3. Jadee Caines-NRP Candidate and Marketing Professional
4. Janice Daniel-Hodge- Leader of the Opposition in the Nevis Island Assembly
5. Nuricer Archibald- Chairperson of the SKELEC Board and Senior Loans Officer at SKNANB
6. Carol Boddie- Chariperson of the SKNANB Board of Directors
7. Evangelist Corliss Toby- Evangelist
8. Sharon Archibald-PS in the Ministry of Health
9. Lanien Blanchette -Speaker of the National Assembly  
10. Janet Harris- Chairperson of the Social Security Board
11. Roberitine Webbe- Director of the Creative Economy
12. Joylette Woodley-Fassale Dr – Medical Doctor and President St Kitts Nevis Medical and Dental Association
13. Michelina Charles-Hazelle-Educator and Social Activist
14. JOYELLE CLARKE- Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment
15. Marcia Jeffers- Dance Specialist
16. Tricia Greaux- Marine Biologist
17. Unoma Allen-Entrepreneur and Media Personality
18. Yaryni Morton-Marketing Manager, the Cable
19. Deslyn Hewlett- Financial Controller , Hobson Enterprises
20. Treverlyn Stapelton-Clerk of the National Assembly
21. Michelle Slack-President of the Nevis Island Assembly
22. Carlene Phipps-Inspector of Police
23. Kimone Archibald-Lake-Entreprenuer
24. Nekira Nichols-Former Ms St.Kitts and Personality
25. Atasha Syder-Fashion Consultant and Banker
26. Kerry Williams-Tuckett- Matron of the JNF Hospital
27. Lesrie Nisbett- Hanley-Fashion Designer
28. Greatess Gordon-Director of Public Prosecution
29. Cheryline Adolphine-Social Media Content Creator
30. Dr. Bernicia Nisbett- Medical Doctor
31. Nerys Chiverton-UN Ambasador
32. Tivanna Wharton-PS in the Ministry of Tourism
33. Tamu Petra-Browne- Founder of Innovative Education and Training Solutions and Coaching by Tamu, an online academy for Caribbean learners
34. Adeola Moore-CEO SCASPA
35. Jahnel Nisbett- Minister of Social Services and Gender Affairs in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA)
36. Shandor Wilkenson- Official FIFA Referee
37. Gloria Esdaille-Robinson-Former Calypso Monarch and Business Executive
38. Kerine Simmonds- Dynamic Young Entrepreneur and Owner of new Business named Closet Raid
39. Kortensia Carty-Good Morning SKN Co-Host
40. Gardenia Destang-Richardson-Author/ Creator and Founder of STUDIO 327
41. Winnielle Pereira-Small Business Entrepreneur
42. Denise Gillard-Farmer
43. Joshornia Edwards- Student Scholar
44. Kenesha Rameswar- Certified Paralegal and Dance Tutor at Leapskn
45. Kerrise Hanley-Marine Pilot
46. Coreentje Phipps-Benjamin- Blogger/Social Media Influencer/ Former Diaspora Advisor to UN Ambassador at Permanent Mission of St. Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations
47. Hazel Jeffers-Personal Aide to the Prime Minister Dr. Hon. Terrance Drew, Educator and Entrepreneur and owner of Blessed Hands Kitchen
48. Karen Crossman-Dynamic and Charismatic Entrepreneur and owner of the Popular FISH Shack
49. Gavincia Clarke- Social Activist and  Owner of Level-Up Bar
50. Jamella Francis-Staff Nurse at JNF and Former President of the St. Kitts Nurses Association