Last Updated on September 14, 2024, 1:50 AM AST by Anthony Morris
St Kitts and Nevis: Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew and the Federal Cabinet embarked on a journey of visiting the schools of the Basseterre Zone on Thursday, September 12, 2024 as a part of the 41st Independence Celebration.
The Prime Minister shared glimpses of the visits through his official social media account and stated that the Federal Cabinet continued its visits to schools as a part of the annual Independence Cabinet School Visits.
Students of the various public and private primary schools in the Basseterre Zone got their chance to meet and interact with the members of the Cabinet and invited ambassadors as the part of the annual school visits.
The significant visits included the Deane Glasford Primary School, the Halliday-Smith Primary School, Epworth/Maurice Hillier Memorial, Beach Allen Primary School, the George Moody Stuart, Seventh Day Adventist Primary, and the Tucker Clarke Primary School.
The Prime Minister was accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Denzil Douglas; Minister of Public Infrastructure, Konris G M Maynard. Attorney-General Garth Wilkin, and more.
Sharing about the visits, PM Drew said that spending time with the children, engaging with them, and witnessing their determination and vibrant spirits is truly fulfilling.
He also stated that the Federal Cabinet has spent another productive day visiting schools and connecting with the children who represent the bright future of the Federation.
The PM applauded the principals, teachers, and support staff at various schools across St Kitts and Nevis for their dedication and efforts.
Foreign Minister Douglas added the highlights of the visits to his Facebook account and noted that the children, the present and the future leaders of the nation, must still instil, inspire, and nurture their young minds in a possible way.
Notably, the Cabinet Visits to Schools commenced on Thursday last week and will conclude on September 17th, 2024 when the ministers of the Government go to the secondary schools and Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC).
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