PM Terrance Drew outlines sustainability plans and CARICOM priorities

St Kitts and Nevis: Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew outlined major updates and national priorities as he addressed the nation during an interview with Freedom FM 106.5 on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. He also highlighted good governance, sustainable investment, and economic protection under the framework of the Sustainability Zone (SSZ).

PM Drew said that the Sustainability Zone needs to be more transparent and strong as it is an important factor in the development of their nation. He further stated that all major developments will be first approved by the Parliament under the SSZ law. It also ensured that sustainable investments are made which benefit both the people and investors of St Kitts and Nevis.

The Prime Minister of the Federation also shared an extensive list of the members of the Ad Hoc Committee. It includes:-

• Saint Kitts Christian Council
• Saint Kitts Evangelical Association
• Saint Kitts-Nevis Chamber of Industry and Commerce
• Saint Kitts-Nevis Trades and Labour Union
• Bankers and Financial Services Association
• The Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions
• Eastern Caribbean Central Bank
• Organisation of Rastafari in Unity
• Saint Kitts and Nevis Medical and Dental Association
• Saint Kitts and Nevis Bar Association
• Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Eastern Caribbean (Saint Kitts Nevis Branch)
• Saint Kitts Nevis Institute of Architects
• Saint Kitts and Nevis Building Contractors Association
• Saint Christopher National Trust
• St Kitts National Youth Parliament Association
• OECS Authority 
• OECS Bar Association

CARICOM Chairmanship and Regional Engagement

Prime Minister Drew assumed the chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on Thursday, January 1, 2026. He explained that being the Chair of CARICOM means that he must maintain communication between the island nations and provide equal opportunities to all the citizens. 

“You do not become the president or prime minister of the Caribbean. You become a chairman who coordinates the members of CARICOM,” said PM Drew.

He also said that the 50th Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government will take place in the Federation from February 24-27, 2026. The Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis and Chair of CARICOM also started a series of bilateral meetings with other regional leaders to improve regional cooperation between the Caribbean island nations.

His first visit was to St Vincent and Grenadines, where he met with the Prime Minister of SVG Dr Godwin Friday, CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett, and other senior officials. PM Drew also visited Antigua and Barbuda the same day, where he held a meeting with Prime Minister Gaston Brown and Minister of Foreign Affairs E.P Chet Greene.