Overview

• Palmer arrived in St. Kitts on July 15 for his first visit to his grandfather’s birthplace and received an official welcome.
• Officials including Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Hon. Geoffrey Hanley and Tourism Minister Marsha T. Henderson greeted him with traditional masquerade performances.
• The 23-year-old came off the back of a two-goal display that secured Chelsea’s Club World Cup victory over Paris Saint-Germain.
• He sports St. Kitts and Nevis and England flags on his boots as a tribute to his family roots and has been exploring local communities and cuisine.
• Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew said Palmer’s homecoming will inspire the St. Kitts and Nevis diaspora and youth ahead of his return for Chelsea’s pre-season.