Last Updated on September 30, 2025, 4:40 PM AST by Anthony Morris
The Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrance Drew met with the members of the diaspora during the 42nd Independence Day church service in New York. The Prime Minister attended the church service on Sunday during his visit to New York for the UN General Assembly.
While celebrating the independence day anniversary with the members of the diaspora, PM Drew addressed the people. He asked them to never take their independence lightly. The members of the diaspora heard the Prime Minister speak of the struggle for freedom.
The Prime Minister has shared that freedom should never be taken lightly, urging the people who were his audience for the church service to remember the sacrifices which had been made in the country.
He acknowledged that as of today, it may be possible for some of the people to take Independence as a part of their birthright. However, te struggle for freedom did not come as easily.
The Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis told the people living in the diaspora that blood had been shed and lives were lost in the struggle for St Kitts and Nevis’s independence. In his address, PM Drew also highlighted that the diaspora continues to be an important part of the country’s development.
He told the attendants of the church service about the sacrifices and dedication of the diaspora towards the development of St Kitts and Nevis. Dr Terrance Drew understands the significant role of the diaspora in shaping the nation.
As such, he has organized several meetings with the members of the Diaspora in various parts of the world during his trips. Dr Drew believes it his responsibility to make sure that all the members of the Diaspora know about new initiatives and programmes.
The leaders of the administration honor the members of the Diaspora as essential part of the nation’s journey towards development.
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