Last Updated on August 20, 2022, 3:33 AM AST by Anthony Morris
Today, August 19, 2022, the Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrance Drew and the Premier of Nevis, Mark Brantley, held their first meeting since Dr Terrance Drew assumed the Office of Prime Minister after being sworn into the position on August 6, 2022
Prime Minister Dr Drew, who leads the Federal Cabinet of the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, and Premier Brantley, who heads the Nevis Island Administration (NIA), met with each other to discuss the relationship between both administrations and how the two heads of administration can improve that relationship to deliver even more for the people of the twin-island Federation of St Kitts and Nevis.
In his address at the swearing-in ceremony for the Cabinet of Ministers, Dr Drew pledged to be a Prime Minister for all the people, including the citizens and residents of the sister island of Nevis.
Premier Brantley has since described Friday’s meeting as “an excellent first meeting” with Prime Minister Dr Drew.
The premier had been looking forward to this meeting since last week and expressed that he understood that the Prime Minister was busy settling into his new responsibilities and getting his new cabinet accustomed to the duties of their own. He hoped that when the two leaders met, it would result in fruitful interaction.
The premier further noted that he looks forward to “working closely together to deliver sustainable development for our beloved country.”
Premier Brantley and Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew have been working tirelessly to ensure the betterment of the two islands of the federation. The prime Minister and his cabinet ministers have spent the last week familiarizing themselves with their respective ministries and staff members.
On the flip side, the Premier of Nevis, Mark Brantley recently conducted a meeting with the officers of the Fire Services Department of Nevis.
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