Cuthbert Sebastian
Politician and Governor-General of St. Kitts
Born
1921
104 years ago
Died
March 25th, 2017
8 years ago — 96 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
St. Kitts and Nevis
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Served as the Governor-General of St. Kitts and Nevis from 1996 to 2013. Contributed to the political landscape of the country during a period of significant change. Engaged in various civic activities and supported local initiatives aimed at national development. Worked closely with successive governments to navigate issues pertaining to governance and public welfare.
Served as the Governor-General from 1996 to 2013.
Played a key role in promoting civic engagement.
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