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Published 17 April 2025

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Prime Minister Updates Public on Ambulance Delay and Temporary Resolution

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – April 17, 2024 (PMO) — While addressing the National Assembly today April 17th, Prime Minister and Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, provided an update to the public regarding the Federation’s acquisition of new ambulances, originally scheduled to arrive in February 2025.

The Prime Minister reminded the public of the government’s commitment, announced in November 2024, to procure a new fleet of four state-of-the-art ambulances to strengthen emergency medical services across St. Kitts and Nevis. However, due to unforeseen global challenges, there has been a delay in their delivery.

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Published 17 April 2025

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Prime Minister Drew to Attend World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C.
 

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 16, 2025 (PMO) — Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew will travel to Washington, D.C. next week to participate in the 2025 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF), April 22-26, where he will engage in high-level discussions on matters critical to the economic future of St. Kitts and Nevis and the wider Caribbean region.

During an April 15 radio interview, Prime Minister Drew provided insight into the purpose and urgency of the visit. “We will be discussing a number of financial issues, economic issues, and so forth, especially in light of the geopolitics and the tariffs and so forth, our CBI programme, and the fact that we are seeking to transform.”

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Published 17 April 2025

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Prime Minister Defends Free Speech While Condemning Slander: “This Has Nothing to Do with Free Speech”
 

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 16, 2025 (PMO) —Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to freedom of speech while drawing a clear line against the misuse of digital platforms for slander and defamation. During his appearance on Freedom FM on April 15, the Prime Minister addressed recent legal action he has taken in response to defamatory statements made about him.

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Published 17 April 2025

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Prime Minister Drew to Present Landmark Comprehensive Pension Bill for Government Auxiliary Employees

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 16, 2025 (PMO) —In a historic move to address long-standing inequities, Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew announced that his administration will introduce a Comprehensive Pension Bill before the National Assembly this Thursday, April 17th. 
 

This legislation, according to the Prime Minister, aims to provide long-overdue pension security to thousands of Government Auxiliary Employees (GAEs), including crossing guards, environmental workers, hospital maids, and drain maintenance staff, who have served the nation without adequate post-retirement support.

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