Saturday 1 November 2025

SVGAO President, Suzette Small-Weekes, centre, surrounded by youthful attendees at the gala

The St. Vincent & Grenadines Association of Ottawa marked its country’s 46th independence anniversary with a gala at the Sala San Marco on Preston Street on 1 November 2025. Under the indefatigable leadership of its President, Suzette Small-Weekes, it was an evening filled with pomp, pageantry and glamour, spiced up with the premiere of the movie: “Madulu- The Seaman”.

Black Ottawa Scene brings readers photos of the event, courtesy of Suzette Small-Weekes and Sarah Onyango.

Mia Weekes, left, receives her special SVGAO volunteer award from Councilor Rawlson King
Black community icon, Sarah Onyango, right, receives a special SVGAO award from Councillor Rawslon King

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