By Admin. Updated 9:52 p.m., Wednesday, October 29, 2025, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).
Eight individuals who have been promoting the culture of St. Vincent and the Grenadines through their craft have been named Cultural Ambassadors.
Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves announced the eight appointees during his 2025 Independence Day (October 27) address at Arnos Vale Stadium.
The Cultural Ambassadors are: Joffre Venner, an esteemed retired music teacher; Alex Barnwell, a well-known national and regional music producer; Lindon “Pablo” Lewis, sound and music engineer; Stephenson “Steve” Wallace, visual artist and filmmaker; Shanique Stewart, an outstanding female artist; Akley Olton, filmmaker of quality; Kingsley Collis, a superb mas-band leader both nationally and regionally; and Dr Richard Byron-Cox, novelist, writer of the creative imagination, and diplomat.
The awardees have received congratulatory messages from the Ministry of Culture and from Vincetians on social media.
Dr Gonsalves also announced five new Sports Ambassadors: Cornelius Stewart, former captain of the National Football Team; Mary-Ann Frederick, the distinguished netballer; Anthony Boyea, a legend in lawn tennis; Dr Lennox Adams, a former national athlete, enduring sports administrator, and community sports activist; and Lyndon James, former national cricketer, fitness trainer, and champion of the Wellness Revolution.
They join other cultural and sporting ambassadors who continue to represent the country.
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