Last Updated on April 21, 2025, 12:59 AM AST by Anthony Morris
Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew recently addressed the issue of a delay in the arrival of the new ambulances in the Federation. Speaking at the National Assembly on 17 April, 2025, he said that the provision of new state-of-the-art ambulances was postponed because of unanticipated global challenges.
PM Drew had also stated that due to supply chain problems, and also the effects of the war in Ukraine, some parts were delayed in processing the ambulances and that was why their arrival was rescheduled from February 2025 to October 2025.
PM Terrance Drew also stated that the government of St Kitts and Nevis is acquiring four new ambulances to further reinforce the Federation’s health sector and emergency medical services.
It is to be noted that the new ambulances will include advanced life-support systems, enabling emergency responders to provide crucial services on their way to medical facilities. These advanced technologies in the ambulances will prove to be highly beneficial to the citizens and residents of the Federation.
Furthermore, Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew also offered a temporary solution to maintain adequate ambulance coverage until the new units arrives over the coming months, recognising the urgent needs facing the healthcare sector. Four units in good form will be delivered to St Kitts and Nevis by the end of May, he added.
PM Drew appreciates TDC Group
PM Drew also thanked the TDC Group who helped them get one of the two ambulances available in St Kitts back in commission and ready for use.
In addition, the expenditures and costs of these emergency vehicles were outlined during the National Assembly. PM Terrance Drew said that there will not be concerns about the number of ambulances in the country for the near future.
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