St. Paul’s, Saint Kitts, (9^th March, 2026) — On the March 5^th, 2026, H.E. Dr. Mutryce Williams, Saint Kitts and Nevis’ Permanent Representative and Ambassador to the United Nations and a former educator, recently returned to her alma mater, St. Paul’s Primary School, where she began her early education, for a special visit with the school’s Grade Six class. The visit was marked by an engaging interaction with students, reflections on her journey, and a meaningful contribution to the school’s library.

A proud daughter of the St. Paul’s community and a longtime advocate for literacy, Ambassador Williams donated a collection of reading books to support the school’s library resources. The donation was formally presented to Principal Joy Buchanan, who expressed deep appreciation for the gesture.

“We are truly grateful to Ambassador Williams for remembering her roots and continuing to invest in the future of our students,” Principal Buchanan said. “This donation will enrich our library and encourage our students to develop a lifelong love for reading.”

During her visit, Ambassador Williams spoke with students about the importance of education, perseverance, and community pride. Drawing from her own experience as a former educator, she encouraged students to value learning and to remain curious about the world around them.

Ambassador Williams also recognized the longstanding contributions of community educators Ms. Averil Gumbs and Mr. James Ward, praising their decades of service to the children of St. Paul’s.”

Ms. Gumbs and Mr. Ward have dedicated their lives to educating generations within this community,” Ambassador Williams noted. “Their commitment has shaped countless young minds, and their impact continues to be felt far beyond the classroom.” Ambassador Williams has supported students from her community for more than 25 years through the Agnes A. Williams Aspire and Achieve Scholarship, established in honour of her late grandmother, Ms. Agnes A. Williams. More recently, she also introduced the Dr. Mutryce Williams Girls Leadership Award, aimed at empowering young female leaders.

Reflecting on the visit, Ambassador Williams described the experience as deeply personal.

“The exchange was absolutely heartwarming,” she said. “Some of the students were relatives, the children of my former classmates, and even the offspring of students I had mentored through the UNESCO Youth Program. It was wonderful to be home.”

She added that returning to the school where her own academic journey began was a powerful reminder of the role educators and communities play in shaping young lives.

“Schools like St. Paul’s Primary are the foundation of our nation’s future,” Ambassador Williams said. “If we continue to invest in our children, nurture their curiosity, and encourage them to read and dream big, there is no limit to what they can achieve.”

Ambassador Williams also took time to reflect fondly on two educators who played a formative role in her earliest years at the school — her kindergarten teacher Ms. Adina Connor, affectionately known as “Teacher Di,” and former principal Mr. William Vincent A. Hodge. She credited them with helping to shape her early love for learning and setting the foundation for her academic journey.

The visit concluded with a lively discussion with students, a presentation of the donated books, and a shared commitment to strengthening literacy and leadership among the next generation.

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