Last Updated on October 20, 2026, 4:20 AM AST by Anthony Morris
Dr Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, is returning to the federation on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The announcement was made by Dr Geoffrey Hanley, who is serving as the acting Prime Minister of the country as Dr Drew recovers.
The officials have shared that the arrival of the Prime Minister of the country after – several weeks of recovery, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation highlights Dr Drew’s strength and commitment to serving the people of the island.
The Prime Minister’s arrival will also be commemorated with a National Thanksgiving Service in honor of the Prime Minister’s return. The Thanksgiving Service will be hosted at the Nationals Heroes Park on October 25, 2026.
The people of the island have been invited to the thanksgiving to welcome the Prime Minister back to the country. Dr Hanley further expressed that while Dr Drew was recovering in Florida, the nation continued to function.
Dr Hanley highlighted that the community members from Harry Phipps and Stapleton Village have received homes in the last two months. The nation has also worked to further water security in the country.
The cabinet continued to work on national priorities and expanded the country’s capacity in housing. The officials have shared that the people of the island will be responsible for the
According to the Deputy Prime Minister of the country, the members of the federal cabinet celebrated the 43rd anniversary of the country’s independence in September. The nation celebrated the occasion with pride and dignity even when the Prime Minister was recovering.
The Deputy Prime Minister says that they remain proud of the work done by the federal cabinet of the country for their role in keeping the nation functioning. He especially thanked the Ministers who took on more responsibility with multiple mandates to give PM Drew the opportunity to recover.
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