BASSETERRE, St. Kitts - DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER Dr. Geoffrey Hanley has outlined several areas on which the Government is focusing for 2024.
While presenting the Government’s New Year’s Address on behalf of Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew, who is said to be recovering from a bout of the flu, his Deputy, Dr. Hanley, pointed to Financial Stability, Agriculture, Healthcare, Education and Tourism as areas of focus for the new year.
“As we bid farewell to 2023 and step into the promise of 2024, let us celebrate the harmony that defines us and recommit ourselves to the principles that elevate our nation. Together we shall build a St. Kitts and Nevis where every citizen feels at home,” Hanley said.
The priority areas come as the Government is pushing its “Sustainable Island State” agenda to ensure the Federation becomes sustainable, with Hanley pointing to Economic Growth, Increased Tourist Arrivals and Infrastructure Developing as the begining of the transition.
“Our St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party Administration, led by our Prime Minister the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, believes that Economic Growth is not only measured in statistics but also in the sense of security and peace it brings to our lives. As we project significant strides in Housing Construction, Increased Tourist Arrivals and Infrastructure Development, let these advancements be a testament to our dedication to creating a safer and more prosperous nation,” explained Hanley.
While emphasizing the Government’s pillars for a sustainable agenda, the DPM stressed that his Government’s vision for the island “is to advance our economy for the betterment of our people, our current and future generations. That is why our agenda is founded on and guided by seven pillars: Food Security, Green Energy Transition, Economic Diversification, Sustainable Industries, the Creative Economy, COVID-19 Recovery and Social Protection”.
“Over the past sixteen months, we have prioritized the needs of our people by working towards the transformation of our nation through sustainability, giving special focus to healthcare, financial stability through investments, education and digital transformation, housing, tourism (our nation’s main source of income), and agriculture.
“I wish you all a New Year filled with hope, safety and shared accomplishments,” Dr. Hanley said.
