Last Updated on September 12, 2022, 4:26 AM AST by Anthony Morris
The Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrance Drew and the Minister of Environment, Dr Joyelle Clarke, were present at a meeting with the Parks and Beaches Unit staff on Friday, September 9, 2022.
The Parks and Beaches Unit employees within the Ministry of Environment were reminded of the critical role that they play in maintaining the beauty and attractiveness of the island country for its citizens and residents, as well as tourists that visit our shores.
Minister Clarke emphasized to the staff the most significant role they play for the country. She addressed the team, stating, “You are performing a vital role, and if you stop doing what you do, we will not have a beautiful St Kitts, clean and healthy St Kitts.”
Prime Minister Dr Drew, who is also the Minister of Health in the Cabinet, supported the environment minister’s remarks, stating that much of the country’s success and the success of its growing tourism sector starts with them.
“Our country is still fundamentally a country which depends on tourism, so you understand how [vital] the staff is when it comes to the economic development of St Kitts and Nevis.”
He stated that the staff of the department helps keep St Kitts and Nevis beautiful and keep it looking well. In addition to tourism, I think people in St Kitts and Nevis want to live on a pristine and beautiful island, and I think we can all agree on that. So I would say that your place is very important and vital to the development of St Kitts and Nevis,”
The objective of the meeting hosted on Friday was also to introduce the Parks and Beaches Unit staff to the new Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Sharon Rattan.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Delores Stapleton Harris, was also in attendance at the meeting.
After the introductory remarks, the Ministers and the Permanent Secretaries heard the views and concerns of the employees. Prime Minister Drew assured that his administration will work towards resolving as many of the concerns as it reasonably can.
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