Jacinth Henry-Martin

Jacinth Lorna Henry-Martin (born 28 July 1961) is a Kittitian diplomat and former politician who has been the Ambassador of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the United States and Organisation of American States since 2023. From 2000 to 2004, she was a member of parliament and government minister.

Early life and education Henry-Martin was born in Sandy Point on 28 July 1961, and was educated at local schools and later completed her tertiary education in Basseterre. She then completed courses at the Centro Interamericano de Idiomas (CIDI) and the Centro Latinoamericano y del Caribe para el Desarrollo Cultural (CLACDEC). Upon her election, she became the first woman to be elected to parliament for Labour.

In 2011, Henry-Martin was appointed to serve as the Ambassador of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the United States and permanent representative to the Organisation of American States (OAS).

Personal life Henry-Martin is married and has three sons. Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) Medal, 2025