Vance Amory

Vance Winkworth Amory (22 May 1949 – 2 April 2022 ) was a Saint Kitts and Nevis politician, cricketer, banker, and educator. He served two stints as Premier of Nevis, from 1992 to 2006 and from 2013 to 2017, 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. He received his elementary, primary and secondary school education in Nevis. 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. In his last match he captained Leeward Islands against the touring English team in March 1981, scoring 37 and 56. He suffered injuries during his career, including a broken nose that caused him to be carried off the field. He resigned his position in December that year and reported that he wanted to dedicate himself to the betterment of Nevis. He was an elected member of the National Assembly of Saint Kitts and Nevis, and served as the leader of the opposition from 2000 to 2004.

Amory served a second term as Premier of Nevis from 2013 to 2017.