BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, Jan.09.18 – PRIME MINISTER, Dr. Timothy Harris is projecting a very good year for the people of St. Kitts and Nevis, as he foresees economic growth for 2018.
Dr. Harris, who is also the federation’s Minister of Finance, projects that the economy would grow “better than 3.5 percent”.
That projection is followed by job creation, higher incomes and other opportunities for citizens and residents, Dr. Harris told a gathering of supporters and dignitaries at his New Year’s Gala.
The Prime Minister disclosed that several projects will be implemented by both the public and private sectors early this year.
“I envision a St. Kitts and Nevis where we stand by our commitments to make this small island state the best managed and the best organized state. There is a call to greatness reflected in our Constitution whose preamble acknowledges that the author of our faith is God. I suggest that we must pattern this faithfulness in our efforts at nation building,” he explained
Pointing to Psalms 133, “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in Unity.”, he noted that it was that which led to a Government of National Unity.
“It has led to a government more reflective of the Country in its composition and aspirations than at other time. More than ever before, we can speak to a government in service to all the people. We give a fair chance for all to succeed irrespective of race, creed, class, politics, religion, etc.”
According to PM Harris, Team Unity has delivered the best chance yet for advancement of Nevis in a Federal entity than at any other time.
He reminded that it is for the very first time, that an incumbent Nevis Island Administration could make the case for re-election on the support of the Federal Government and for the role of the SIDF.
“These are not meagre achievements. They are solid achievements – and to make them enduring legacies, we need Team Unity. We need to ensure that the son of Glen Ghost is helped, as the son of Hon. Lindsay Grant, as is the daughter of Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris, only Unity can respond. We need to ensure the consultative process works, and only Team Unity can deliver.
Against that backdrop, he indicated that, “We need to ensure peace, stability and growth in our Country. We take these imperatives for granted, but they are the blessings of good leadership.”
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