Last Updated on February 24, 2025, 12:59 AM AST by Anthony Morris
Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew met with the students of St Kitts and Nevis at The University of the West Indies (UWI) during his visit to Barbados for the 48th CARICOM Heads of Government meeting. He shared encouragement and words of wisdom to the students after listening to their views and opinions.
PM Drew said that the government of St Kitts and Nevis is committed to investing in their youth by several means including free education for all up to college with all the economic costs covered for students.
He also said that with the Graduate Finance Project, they have made higher education more accessible by reducing student loan interest to five percent, with a grace period.
PM Dr Terrance Drew shared glimpses of his meeting the students on his official Facebook account and stated, “I urged them to use their time at UWI not only for academic and personal growth but also to foster regional connections.”
The government of St Kitts and Nevis continues to prioritize education and support the next generation of leaders while they work towards a Sustainable Island State.
48th CARICOM Heads of Government meeting
During the 48th CARICOM Heads of Government meeting, PM Drew also met with Dr Benedict Okechukwu Oramah, President of the African Export Import Bank – Afreximbank. He said that Dr Oramah has been continuously supporting for reconnecting Africa with the diaspora and has been investing in the Caribbean.
The government of St Kitts and Nevis extended their best wishes to Dr Oramah who recently announced his upcoming retirement as they look forward to working with his successor while the bank continues to do great work in the Caribbean region.
PM Drew also met the Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir to restate their commitment to global partnerships and key development initiatives.
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