Last Updated on June 12, 2026, 5:14 AM AST by Anthony Morris
The Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrance Drew has called for urgent climate action as the nation grapples with the one of the most severe droughts in years. The Prime Minister of the country made the call during a National Assembly sitting which was hosted on Thursday, June 11.
The Minister highlighted that climate change is no longer a distant threat but a present-day reality. The consequences of climate change are affecting the lives of citizens and residents across the Federation.
He added that the current situation in the country is driven by a combination of situations including the effects of El Niño. The whole world facig the impacts of climate change in one form or another which is also being reflected in the situation within the federation.
Dr Drew acknowledged that the nation is facing a national emergency and the nation has little control over the aspects. He said that the nation is confronting problems like rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns and increasingly unpredictable weather events.
All these issues continue to place tremendous pressure on the Federation’s water resources of the country. As such, it is important for the leadership of the country to take quick and critical steps to address the situation.
The government, according to the Prime Minister of the country, remains dedicated to protecting the people of the island. The Prime Minister Drew also acknowledged the hardships that the households across the island are facing. At the same time, businesses and communities are also struggling as a result of the drought.
PM Terrance Drew said that the Government remains fully engaged in responding to the crisis.
“We understand the frustration and inconvenience that families, businesses, and communities are facing. This government, however, does not minimize those concerns. These are serious concerns. We recognize that, and we are responding to them with seriousness and dissolve,” he said.
The PM also handles the responsibility for National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA) and has been monitoring the situation closely wiith the rest of the authorities.
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