On Tuesday June 21st, Her Excellency Governor Christina Scott hosted an elegantly casual evening at Government House to celebrate Men’s Week 2016 under the theme “Men in the Arts: Purpose-Passion-Power.
The ceremony was chaired by Gender Affairs Coordinator, Dr. Ronya Foy-Connor, who thanked the gathering for supporting Men’s Week. She said: “Thanks to all of the Men’s Week sponsors and supporters, and to each and everyone of you for joining us here tonight for this beautiful celebration”.
The 2016 Men’s Week Honourees were: Omari Banks, Sports and Music; Haydn Hughes, Health and Fitness; Kenval Richardson, Radio; Jachin ‘Jash’ Richardson, Auto Detailing; Vanburn ‘Andy’ Brooks, Architecture; Kevin Archibald, Photography; Timothy Richardson, Cycling and Youth Development; Dean Carty, Fishing; Salih Abdur Raheem, Agriculture; Darvin Mussington, Music and Entrepreneurship; Calvert Carty, Historical Story Telling; Courtney Devonish, Pottery; Crispin Brooks, Filmmaking and Production; and Lorin Richardson, Event Design. Certificates were given out to the 15 honourees by Governor Scott assited by the Principal Assistant Secretary of Home Affairs and Gender, Mr. Kenneth Hodge.
Governor Scott congratulated the men and encouraged them to continue to recognise and harness their potential, while inspiring others. “I’m particularly pleased because tonight we are recognising a number of individuals who have contributed to the arts in the widest possible sense”, she said. She continued: “It’s clear to me that the areas of expertise and skill you [the Honourees] represent really have, perhaps, the greatest potential for inspiring and motivating the next generation. I commend all of you for your sterling contributions to the Anguillian community”.
Omari Banks blessed the audience with a song accompanied by the smooth and melodic sounds of his guitar. He noted that the inspirational message of the song came from a letter he received from his father, Bankie Banks, during his (Omari’s) tenure as a West Indies cricketer. Music for the evening was also provided by Khendon ‘Dj Sparta’ Hull.
Men’s Week 2016 began on June 19th and ends on June 26th.
