Denzil Douglas and the St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party have been elected to office by the people of St. Kitts in three consecutive general elections. Dr. Douglas is one of the Caribbean s most senior statesmen and he is has led St. Kitts & Nevis during an increasingly liberalised world trade environment as well as through a series of natural disasters that brought much damage to the Federation and set back the government in its ambitious plans to bring a higher standard of living to its citizens. Coming of Age is a must read for politicians, academics, and general readers who want to learn more about the policies and programmes of St. Kitts & Nevis government as they evolved under Denzil Douglas s administration during his first two terms in office. This collection of speeches by Prime Minister Douglas elucidates the special challenges and obstacles faced by today s micro-states and shows how strong leadership and a consistent philosophy have helped the twin-island nation to exceed expectations and make real progress in developing a modern state in today s increasingly interdependent world.