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'''Vance Winkworth Amory''' (22 May 1949 – 2 April 2022<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Dixon |first=Loshaun |date=2022-04-02 |title=Former Premier of Nevis has passed |url=https://www.thestkittsnevisobserver.com/former-premier-of-nevis-has-passed/ |access-date=2022-04-05 |website=The St Kitts Nevis Observer |language=en-US}}</ref>) was a [[Saint Kitts and Nevis]] politician and [[cricketer]]. He served two stints as [[Premier of Nevis]], from 1992 to 2006 and from 2013 to 2017,<ref name=":0" /> and served as the Minister of Sports in the Nevis Island Administration.<ref name="netnews"/> He founded and led the [[Concerned Citizens' Movement]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 January 2008 |title=Hon. Vance Amory |url=http://www.gov.kn/ct.asp?xItem=480&ctNode=61&mp=1 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721203130/http://www.gov.kn/ct.asp?xItem=480&ctNode=61&mp=1 |archive-date=21 July 2011 |access-date=15 March 2009 |website=Government of St. Christopher (St. Kitts) and Nevis}}</ref> The airport in Nevis, [[Vance W. Amory International Airport]], bears his name.
'''Vance Winkworth Amory''' (22 May 1949 – 2 April 2022<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Dixon |first=Loshaun |date=2022-04-02 |title=Former Premier of Nevis has passed |url=https://www.thestkittsnevisobserver.com/former-premier-of-nevis-has-passed/ |access-date=2022-04-05 |website=The St Kitts Nevis Observer |language=en-US}}</ref>) was a [[Saint Kitts and Nevis]] politician and [[cricketer]], banker, and educator. He served two stints as [[Premier of Nevis]], from 1992 to 2006 and from 2013 to 2017,<ref name=":0" /> and served as the Minister of Sports in the Nevis Island Administration.<ref name="netnews"/> He founded and led the [[Concerned Citizens' Movement]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 January 2008 |title=Hon. Vance Amory |url=http://www.gov.kn/ct.asp?xItem=480&ctNode=61&mp=1 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721203130/http://www.gov.kn/ct.asp?xItem=480&ctNode=61&mp=1 |archive-date=21 July 2011 |access-date=15 March 2009 |website=Government of St. Christopher (St. Kitts) and Nevis}}</ref> The airport in Nevis, [[Vance W. Amory International Airport]], bears his name.


==Early life and career==
==Early life and career==
Amory was born on 22 May 1949 in Rawlins Village.<ref name="observer">[http://www.thestkittsnevisobserver.com/dec0707/comment2a.htm ]{{dead link|date=February 2018}}</ref> He received his elementary, primary and secondary school education in Nevis.<ref name="observer"/> He has been an active member of a local church in Nevis since childhood.<ref name="observer"/>
Amory was born on 22 May 1949 in Rawlins Village.<ref name="observer">[http://www.thestkittsnevisobserver.com/dec0707/comment2a.htm]{{dead link|date=February 2018}}</ref> He received his elementary, primary and secondary school education in Nevis.<ref name="observer"/> He had been an active member of a local church in Nevis since childhood.<ref name="observer"/>


Amory was known for his fondness for [[cricket]].<ref name="observer"/> An opening batsman, he played [[first-class cricket]] for the [[Combined Islands cricket team|Combined Islands]] and the [[Leeward Islands cricket team|Leeward Islands]] from 1969 to 1981.<ref name="netnews">{{Cite web |date=23 January 2006 |title=Premier of Nevis pledges continued support for cricket development |url=http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/cgi-script/csArticles/articles/000000/000066.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080501164526/http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/cgi-script/csArticles/articles/000000/000066.htm |archive-date=1 May 2008 |access-date=15 March 2009 |website=Caribbean Net News}}</ref> His highest score was 88, for Leeward Islands against [[Windward Islands cricket team|Windward Islands]] in 1977–78, when he helped to ensure a draw after Leeward Islands trailed by 167 runs on the first innings.<ref>{{cite web |title=Windward Islands v Leeward Islands, 1977/78 |url=http://static.espncricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1970S/1977-78/WI_LOCAL/OTHERS/WWD_LWD_14-17JAN1978.html |publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=14 January 2022}}</ref> In his last match he captained Leeward Islands against the [[English cricket team in the West Indies in 1980–81|touring English team]] in March 1981, scoring 37 and 56.<ref>{{cite web |title=Leeward Islands v England XI 1980/81 |url=http://static.espncricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1980S/1980-81/ENG_IN_WI/ENG_LWD_21-24MAR1981.html |publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=14 January 2022}}</ref> He suffered injuries during his career, including a broken nose that caused him to be carried off the field.<ref name="observer"/>
Amory was known for his fondness for [[cricket]].<ref name="observer"/> An opening batsman, he played [[first-class cricket]] for the [[Combined Islands cricket team|Combined Islands]] and the [[Leeward Islands cricket team|Leeward Islands]] from 1969 to 1981.<ref name="netnews">{{Cite web |date=23 January 2006 |title=Premier of Nevis pledges continued support for cricket development |url=http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/cgi-script/csArticles/articles/000000/000066.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080501164526/http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/cgi-script/csArticles/articles/000000/000066.htm |archive-date=1 May 2008 |access-date=15 March 2009 |website=Caribbean Net News}}</ref> His highest score was 88, for Leeward Islands against [[Windward Islands cricket team|Windward Islands]] in 1977–78, when he helped to ensure a draw after Leeward Islands trailed by 167 runs on the first innings.<ref>{{cite web |title=Windward Islands v Leeward Islands, 1977/78 |url=http://static.espncricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1970S/1977-78/WI_LOCAL/OTHERS/WWD_LWD_14-17JAN1978.html |publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=14 January 2022}}</ref> In his last match he captained Leeward Islands against the [[English cricket team in the West Indies in 1980–81|touring English team]] in March 1981, scoring 37 and 56.<ref>{{cite web |title=Leeward Islands v England XI 1980/81 |url=http://static.espncricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1980S/1980-81/ENG_IN_WI/ENG_LWD_21-24MAR1981.html |publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=14 January 2022}}</ref> He suffered injuries during his career, including a broken nose that caused him to be carried off the field.<ref name="observer"/>
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He taught at Gingerland Secondary School from 1974 to 1977, including a period of six months as acting headmaster.<ref name="observer"/> Then, at the age of 28, he became the youngest headmaster of Charlestown Secondary School.<ref name="observer"/> He took an institution that was lagging seriously behind and almost single-handedly restored acceptable grades and credibility.<ref name="observer"/> The transition from GCE 'O' levels to CXC and the newly introduced sports programs were among some of the challenges that he overcame, despite opposition.<ref name="observer"/> He assisted greatly with the education improvement of thousands during his days as teacher and principal.<ref name="observer"/>
He taught at Gingerland Secondary School from 1974 to 1977, including a period of six months as acting headmaster.<ref name="observer"/> Then, at the age of 28, he became the youngest headmaster of Charlestown Secondary School.<ref name="observer"/> He took an institution that was lagging seriously behind and almost single-handedly restored acceptable grades and credibility.<ref name="observer"/> The transition from GCE 'O' levels to CXC and the newly introduced sports programs were among some of the challenges that he overcame, despite opposition.<ref name="observer"/> He assisted greatly with the education improvement of thousands during his days as teacher and principal.<ref name="observer"/>


Between 1981 and 1983 Amory was manager of the St. Kitts, Nevis and Anguilla National Bank, during which time he aided many individuals in obtaining well needed financing.<ref name="observer"/> That Bank was relatively new on Nevis and had its early difficulties.<ref name="observer"/> Nevis residents were very cautious in doing business with the institution and Amory set his mind to change this.<ref name="observer"/> The bank thereafter experienced healthy financial growth.<ref name="observer"/> He was also instrumental in overseeing the purchase of the land on which National Bank sits today.<ref name="observer"/>
Between 1981 and 1983 Amory was manager of the St. Kitts, Nevis and Anguilla National Bank, during which time he aided many individuals in obtaining well needed financing.<ref name="observer"/> That bank was relatively new on Nevis and had its early difficulties.<ref name="observer"/> Nevis residents were very cautious in doing business with the institution and Amory set his mind to changing this.<ref name="observer"/> The bank thereafter experienced healthy financial growth.<ref name="observer"/> He was also instrumental in overseeing the purchase of the land on which National Bank sits today.<ref name="observer"/>


==Politics==
==Politics==
In 1983, Amory applied for and successfully received a position in the finance department of the Nevis Island Government.<ref name="observer"/> He was then promoted to Permanent Secretary in Finance, under the premiership of Dr. [[Simeon Daniel]].<ref name="observer"/> It was from that position that Amory learned the ins and outs of governance.<ref name="observer"/> He took study leave in September 1986 to further his education at University of the Virgin Islands, St. Croix campus.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-04 |title=UVI Mourns the Passing of Former Premier Vance Amory |url=https://www.uvi.edu/news/articles/2022/22_046_uvi_mourns_the_passing_of_former_premier_vance_amory.aspx |access-date=2022-04-05 |website=uvi.edu |language=en}}</ref> He resigned his position in December of that year and reported that he wanted to dedicate himself for the betterment of Nevis.<ref name="observer"/>
In 1983, Amory applied for and successfully received a position in the finance department of the Nevis Island Government.<ref name="observer"/> He was then promoted to Permanent Secretary in Finance, under the premiership of Dr. [[Simeon Daniel]].<ref name="observer"/> It was from that position that Amory learned the ins and outs of governance.<ref name="observer"/> He took study leave in September 1986 to further his education at University of the Virgin Islands, St. Croix campus.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-04 |title=UVI Mourns the Passing of Former Premier Vance Amory |url=https://www.uvi.edu/news/articles/2022/22_046_uvi_mourns_the_passing_of_former_premier_vance_amory.aspx |access-date=2022-04-05 |website=uvi.edu |language=en}}</ref> He resigned his position in December that year and reported that he wanted to dedicate himself to the betterment of Nevis.<ref name="observer"/>


In 1987 he organised a political party, the Concerned Citizens Movement.<ref name="observer"/> In 1992, he became Premier of Nevis and served until 2006.<ref name="observer"/> His transformation of the face of Nevis can be seen in many facets. He played a substantial role in securing the funding for the construction of the airport.<ref name="observer"/> There were numerous regulatory obstacles strewn in path of the airport development and numerous delays by the Basseterre Government (in Saint Kitts) in extending a loan guarantee.<ref name="observer"/> His commitment to the successful completion of the project is one reason that the airport bears his name.<ref name="observer"/> In 1996, he announced plans for Nevis to secede from St. Kitts, but the resulting [[1998 Nevis independence referendum|1998 referendum]] failed to reach the necessary two-thirds majority.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Saint Kitts and Nevis (08/04) |url=https://2009-2017.state.gov/outofdate/bgn/saintkittsandnevis/47542.htm |access-date=2022-04-08 |website=U.S. Department of State}}</ref> He was an elected member of the [[National Assembly of Saint Kitts and Nevis]], and served as the [[Leader of the Opposition (Saint Kitts and Nevis)|leader of the opposition]]<ref name="Seventh-opp-leader">{{cite web |title=SKNVibes {{!}} Nevisian lawyer to be sworn in as Federation's Seventh Leader of the Opposition since Independence |url=https://www.sknvibes.com/news/newsdetails.cfm/3709 |website=sknvibes.com}}</ref> from 2000 to 2004.
In 1987 he organised a political party, the Concerned Citizens Movement.<ref name="observer"/> In 1992, he became Premier of Nevis and served until 2006.<ref name="observer"/> His transformation of the face of Nevis can be seen in many facets. He played a substantial role in securing the funding for the construction of the airport.<ref name="observer"/> There were numerous regulatory obstacles in the path of the airport's development and numerous delays by the Basseterre Government (in Saint Kitts) in extending a loan guarantee.<ref name="observer"/> His commitment to the successful completion of the project is one reason that the airport bears his name.<ref name="observer"/> In 1996, he announced plans for Nevis to secede from St. Kitts, but the resulting [[1998 Nevis independence referendum|1998 referendum]] failed to reach the necessary two-thirds majority.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Saint Kitts and Nevis (08/04) |url=https://2009-2017.state.gov/outofdate/bgn/saintkittsandnevis/47542.htm |access-date=2022-04-08 |website=U.S. Department of State}}</ref> He was an elected member of the [[National Assembly of Saint Kitts and Nevis]], and served as the [[Leader of the Opposition (Saint Kitts and Nevis)|leader of the opposition]]<ref name="Seventh-opp-leader">{{cite web |title=SKNVibes {{!}} Nevisian lawyer to be sworn in as Federation's Seventh Leader of the Opposition since Independence |url=https://www.sknvibes.com/news/newsdetails.cfm/3709 |website=sknvibes.com}}</ref> from 2000 to 2004.


Amory served a second term from 2013 to 2017.<ref name=":0" />
Amory served a second term from 2013 to 2017.<ref name=":0" />

Revision as of 03:05, 16 August 2024

Vance Amory
Amory in 2018
2nd & 4th Premier of Nevis
In office
23 January 2013 – 19 December 2017
Preceded byJoseph Parry
Succeeded byMark Brantley
In office
2 June 1992 – 11 July 2006
Preceded bySimeon Daniel
Succeeded byJoseph Parry
Personal details
Born
Vance Winkworth Amory

(1949-05-22)22 May 1949
Rawlins, Gingerland, Nevis, Saint Christopher and Nevis
Died2 April 2022(2022-04-02) (aged 72)
London, England, United Kingdom
Political partyConcerned Citizens' Movement
Alma materUniversity of the West Indies
Cricket information
BattingRight-handed
BowlingLeg break googly
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1968/69–1980/81Leeward Islands
1969/70–1980/81Combined Leeward and Windward Islands
Career statistics
Competition First-class List A
Matches 35 6
Runs scored 1,416 164
Batting average 23.21 27.33
100s/50s 0/7 0/0
Top score 88 45
Balls bowled 44 0
Wickets 1 –
Bowling average 31.00 –
5 wickets in innings 0 –
10 wickets in match 0 –
Best bowling 1/0 –
Catches/stumpings 29/– 0/–
Source: CricketArchive, 14 October 2011

Vance Winkworth Amory (22 May 1949 – 2 April 2022[1]) was a Saint Kitts and Nevis politician and cricketer, banker, and educator. He served two stints as Premier of Nevis, from 1992 to 2006 and from 2013 to 2017,[1] and served as the Minister of Sports in the Nevis Island Administration.[2] He founded and led the Concerned Citizens' Movement.[3] The airport in Nevis, Vance W. Amory International Airport, bears his name.

Early life and career

Amory was born on 22 May 1949 in Rawlins Village.[4] He received his elementary, primary and secondary school education in Nevis.[4] He had been an active member of a local church in Nevis since childhood.[4]

Amory was known for his fondness for cricket.[4] An opening batsman, he played first-class cricket for the Combined Islands and the Leeward Islands from 1969 to 1981.[2] His highest score was 88, for Leeward Islands against Windward Islands in 1977–78, when he helped to ensure a draw after Leeward Islands trailed by 167 runs on the first innings.[5] In his last match he captained Leeward Islands against the touring English team in March 1981, scoring 37 and 56.[6] He suffered injuries during his career, including a broken nose that caused him to be carried off the field.[4]

Amory excelled academically, obtaining passes in 5 out of available 7 GCE 'O' level subjects at Charlestown Secondary School.[4] He subsequently achieved his 'A' grade levels in St. Kitts, and went on to the University of the West Indies at Cave Hill Campus, Barbados, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree.[4] Then he returned home in 1973 to teach students at Charlestown Secondary School.[4]

He taught at Gingerland Secondary School from 1974 to 1977, including a period of six months as acting headmaster.[4] Then, at the age of 28, he became the youngest headmaster of Charlestown Secondary School.[4] He took an institution that was lagging seriously behind and almost single-handedly restored acceptable grades and credibility.[4] The transition from GCE 'O' levels to CXC and the newly introduced sports programs were among some of the challenges that he overcame, despite opposition.[4] He assisted greatly with the education improvement of thousands during his days as teacher and principal.[4]

Between 1981 and 1983 Amory was manager of the St. Kitts, Nevis and Anguilla National Bank, during which time he aided many individuals in obtaining well needed financing.[4] That bank was relatively new on Nevis and had its early difficulties.[4] Nevis residents were very cautious in doing business with the institution and Amory set his mind to changing this.[4] The bank thereafter experienced healthy financial growth.[4] He was also instrumental in overseeing the purchase of the land on which National Bank sits today.[4]

Politics

In 1983, Amory applied for and successfully received a position in the finance department of the Nevis Island Government.[4] He was then promoted to Permanent Secretary in Finance, under the premiership of Dr. Simeon Daniel.[4] It was from that position that Amory learned the ins and outs of governance.[4] He took study leave in September 1986 to further his education at University of the Virgin Islands, St. Croix campus.[7] He resigned his position in December that year and reported that he wanted to dedicate himself to the betterment of Nevis.[4]

In 1987 he organised a political party, the Concerned Citizens Movement.[4] In 1992, he became Premier of Nevis and served until 2006.[4] His transformation of the face of Nevis can be seen in many facets. He played a substantial role in securing the funding for the construction of the airport.[4] There were numerous regulatory obstacles in the path of the airport's development and numerous delays by the Basseterre Government (in Saint Kitts) in extending a loan guarantee.[4] His commitment to the successful completion of the project is one reason that the airport bears his name.[4] In 1996, he announced plans for Nevis to secede from St. Kitts, but the resulting 1998 referendum failed to reach the necessary two-thirds majority.[8] He was an elected member of the National Assembly of Saint Kitts and Nevis, and served as the leader of the opposition[9] from 2000 to 2004.

Amory served a second term from 2013 to 2017.[1]

Death

Amory died of cancer in a London hospital on 2 April 2022, at the age of 72.[10]

References

  1. ^ a b c Dixon, Loshaun (2 April 2022). "Former Premier of Nevis has passed". The St Kitts Nevis Observer. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Premier of Nevis pledges continued support for cricket development". Caribbean Net News. 23 January 2006. Archived from the original on 1 May 2008. Retrieved 15 March 2009.
  3. ^ "Hon. Vance Amory". Government of St. Christopher (St. Kitts) and Nevis. 21 January 2008. Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 15 March 2009.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa [1][dead link‍]
  5. ^ "Windward Islands v Leeward Islands, 1977/78". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
  6. ^ "Leeward Islands v England XI 1980/81". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
  7. ^ "UVI Mourns the Passing of Former Premier Vance Amory". uvi.edu. 4 April 2022. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  8. ^ "Saint Kitts and Nevis (08/04)". U.S. Department of State. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
  9. ^ "SKNVibes | Nevisian lawyer to be sworn in as Federation's Seventh Leader of the Opposition since Independence". sknvibes.com.
  10. ^ "Former Nevis Premier, Vance Amory is dead". CNW Network. 3 April 2022. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
Political offices
Preceded by Premier of Nevis
1992–2006 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Premier of Nevis
2013–2017 		Succeeded by
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