Last Updated on December 3, 2024, 6:21 AM AST by Anthony Morris
Basseterre, St Kitts: Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew officially opened the inaugural Caribbean Conference on Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM13) to be held in an OECS country marking a historic moment for St Kitts and Nevis.
PM Drew delivered the opening keynote address and welcomed dignitaries and delegates from across the country and beyond to the conference which is being held under the theme “Road to Resilience – Checkpoint 2024: Levelling Up for a Dynamic Future.”
The Prime Minister, during his address, said that this conference marks a significant achievement for St Kitts and Nevis as it is making continued efforts to pursue a transformative agenda to fulfil a vision of becoming a Sustainable Island State.
The essence of hosting this inaugural event in the twin-island Federation is positioning the nation as a regional leader in the areas of disaster management and sustainable development.
PM Drew emphasised on the barriers faced by the Caribbean and noted that this conference is evidence of their initiatives to transform the challenges such as the hurricanes, rising sea level into opportunities.
He also highlighted the efforts of St Kitts and Nevis in disaster preparedness with the Federation’s National Disaster Plan which addresses hazards like hurricanes and earthquakes along with emerging threats such as cybersecurity and pandemics.
The Prime Minister outlined the importance of regional collaboration and appreciated the efforts of CDEMA in coordinating disaster responses. He demanded the Caribbean to strengthen partnerships through enhanced initiatives such as information sharing platforms and joint public awareness campaigns.
Notably, the CDM Conference commenced on Monday, December 02, 2024 and will conclude on Friday, December 06 at the St Kitts Marriott Resort bringing together international leaders, policymaker and more to tackle global risks and follow a path towards sustainable resilience.
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