The life story of one of the most celebrated nationals of St. Kitts & Nevis is now being shared with the world, as former Prime Minister and now National Hero, Sir Kennedy Alphonse Simmonds releases his autobiography, some 25 years since he last served his country at the highest level of government. The book, according to Simmonds chronicles his life from his early days as a boy living at Rosemary Lane in the center of Basseterre, the capital of St. Kitts, through his primary and grammar school days, before going on to become a medical doctor and then the last Premier and first Prime Minister of St. Kitts & Nevis. Simmonds, who is now retired from both politics and medicine, explains that the book covers many topics that affected his life and characterized his tenure in government, but that it also shares some of his passions, including football, cricket and tennis. The former Prime Minister represented St. Kitts in cricket and football, while also racking up various awards in tennis, a sport in which he is still engaged. Readers of the book will have the opportunity to get insights into important political issues that include the formation of the People’s … Continue reading Sir Kennedy Simmonds Releases His Autobiography