Last Updated on October 27, 2025, 8:30 AM AST by Anthony Morris
The President of the St Kitts and Nevis Student Association in Jamaica, Karyl Woods has extended her gratitude to Dr Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis. Miss Woods highlighted that when the news of the Tropical Storm’s trajectory was confirmed to be heading to Jamaica, she received the phone calls from the Prime Minister.
In this call, PM Drew enquired about the wellbeing of the students from the President of the Student Association. Karyl Woods also highlighted that she was additionally contacted by two additional Permanent Secretaries from the government of St Kitts and Nevis.
Both Permanent Secretaries worked with her tirelessly in order to figure out what would be in the best interest of the students. They worked together to get the evacuation logistics sorted out with the relevant stakeholders.
She extended her sincerest gratitude to the government, along with the office of the Prime Minister. The St Kitts and Nevis students’ association President has confirmed that all the involved officials and the Office of the Prime Minister was constantly in touch with her and the other students.
According to the President of the student association, tey were getting reports that the airports will be closed due to the oncoming hurricane. However, at this point, Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew got in touch with PM Andrew Holness of Jamaica.
They ensured that the airport could remain open and the students could be evacuated safely from Jamaica. Prime Minister Terrance Drew partnered with the Sunrise Airways, InterCaribbean Airways and one other airline to figure out which airline could safely transport the students out of Jamaica.
InterCaribbean Airways was able to bring the students to Turks and Caicos on October 25 and on October 26, the 27 students flew to St Kitts and Nevis. The president of the Student body said that they could not be more grateful for the assistance which Prime Minister Drew and his team extended.
The Prime Minister’s office is also in contact with the students who have opted to stay in Jamaica. Karyl Woods said that they are safe and feel absolutely okay. The students have since been received in St Kitts and Nevis.
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