Leading Hand Highwell King-John started his Royal Navy career as an Aircraft Handler in 2008 and just over six years later and with several deployments under his belt, he decided to transfer to the Royal Navy Police. He is currently serving at HMS Collingwood, the Royal Navy’s largest training establishment in the UK.
LH King-John said: “I am proud to be a sailor and to be part of a small contingent representing the Royal Navy and in particular HMS Collingwood at the 40th independence parade of the most beautiful Caribbean island state. This means a lot to me and it also gives me an opportunity to act as a Naval ambassador and as a Royal Navy Police Officer. I hope to inspire other Vincentians, as we are affectionately known, to pursue their dreams and aspire to be the best they can be.”
Others in the group include Supply Chain Logistician (SC) Lawayne Nanton and Chief Petty Officer Glevan Robinson.
SC Nanton joined the Royal Navy last year and is currently serving at the Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton, where he works in the Stores Department. CPO Robinson is an instructor at HMS Sultan, home to the Royal Navy School of Marine Engineering.
Lieutenant (Lt) Shabaka Kenyatta, Co-Chair of the British Armed Forces Rastafarian Network and a Naval Service Commonwealth mentor, is leading the contingent. He hails from Trinidad and Tobago, and originally joined the Royal Navy in 2009 as an engineering technician rating. Lt Kenyatta later earned promotion to the Officer Corps and is currently serving at HMS Sultan.
The trip has been made possible thanks to funding from the Royal Navy Royal Marines Charity.
