ST. KITTS & NEVIS
The Struggle To Become A Mature Nation
Introduction
This website centers on the publication St. Kitts & Nevis - The Struggle to Become a Mature Nation by Charles Wilkin KC, a candid examination of the country’s political, constitutional, economic, and social development since independence.
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The writer describes in frank and unreserved terms the country’s progress in fulfilling its aspirations and the challenges, external and self-induced, which the country faces on the long road to achieving them. The writer suggests changes to the constitution and the transformation of the political culture and the outlook and attitudes of the people which are needed.
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To provide further context, the site features a comprehensive overview of St. Kitts and Nevis. For those who prefer to listen, an audio version of this overview is also available. These and other additional resources are provided to help readers further explore these themes and better understand the issues shaping the nation’s development.
PROFILE OF
CHARLES WILKIN
CMG, KC, M.A (Cantab)
Charles is blessed with a wonderful family. He is married to Shermine Wilkin. He has two children, Garth Wilkin and Chazzette Adams. He has three grandchildren. His parents were Calvin Wilkin, MBE and Agnes Kelsick. He has a twin sister, six other sisters and two brothers. His stepmother is Gloria Wilkin. His stepfather was Frederick Kelsick QC.
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Mr. Wilkin was born in St. Kitts. He received his early education at the Epworth Junior School (now the Maurice Hillier Memorial Junior School) and the St. Kitts-Nevis Grammar School. He taught in St. Kitts for a year and then attended Cambridge University, England where he earned a Masters Degree in law. He was called to the Bar at Lincolns Inn, London, England in July 1971 at the age of 22.
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He practiced law in St. Kitts and Nevis for 50 years as a partner of the law firm of Kelsick and Wilkin and then as Senior Partner of Kelsick, Wilkin and Ferdinand. He is now a Consultant with the law firm of Kelsick, Wilkin and Ferdinand.
"I believe that St. Kitts and Nevis is capable of ultimately achieving maturity as a nation and has made strides since independence but there is a tough road and steep challenges ahead especially in the changes of politics and reform of the public service and changes of attitudes generally needed."
- Charles Wilkin
