Dr Denzil Douglas declares 2025 a 'Year of Opportunity' for St Kitts and Nevis

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr Denzil Douglas highlighted the achievements of 2024 and referred 2025 as a ‘year of opportunity and progress’. He stated that he will work at empowering all the citizens of the country and creating pathways to shared prosperity. 

While extending best wishes to all the citizens on the occasion of New Year 2025, Dr Douglas said that they are committed to work towards their common goal of making St Kitts and Nevis, a sustainable and thriving nation.

Minister Denzil Douglas' Main Goal for 2025 

He added that his main mission in 2025 is to eradicate poverty and make St Kitts and Nevis, a nation where each citizen has security, food, shelter and all the basic services. Shedding light on his priorities for 2025, Dr Douglas said that he is looking forward to make St Kitts and Nevis, a flourishing nation with advanced facilities in various sectors. 

Affordable Shelter: Dr Denzil Douglas said that his main motive in the year 2025 is to ensure that every person has a place to call home. He aimed at providing affording housing options to the citizens, elevating their overall quality of life. 

Health and Education: The Minister also emphasized on enhancing clinical services, aiming to equip the young individuals with advanced education, technology and innovation skills. He asserted that they will make every possible effort in order create several job opportunities in diverse sectors including, water, energy, agriculture and infrastructure, aiming to address the unemployment gap in the Federation. 

Sustainable Tourism: Dr Douglas also shed light on developing and increasing air and cruise accommodation facilities, with their primary motive of attracting global visitors. The Minister noted that cruise and air passengers plays a significant role in boosting not only the tourism but also the economic conditions of the country. He asserted that their main motive for 2025 is also to make St Kitts and Nevis, a premier Caribbean destination, strengthening connections and increasing connectivity. 

Dr Douglas is set to tackle global challenges and transform them to opportunities

Dr Denzil Douglas also shed light on global challenges such as political tensions, economic hardships, conflicts, war and many more. He added that they are committed to acknowledge all those challenges, aiming to lead St Kitts and Nevis towards growth. The Minister mentioned about the new leadership in the USA and said that it signals fresh opportunities for business. 

He added that in this evolving landscape, St Kitts and Nevis will not stand still but will make every effort in order to safeguard its citizens and lead the Federation towards development. 

St Kitts and Nevis to grow rapidly in 2025: Dr Denzil Douglas 

Dr Denzil Douglas shared that 2025 demands boldness, harmony and collaboration. He said that are committed to partner with local and international investors, aiming to ensure that their nation thrives in a rapidly changing world. He added that they are all focussed to embrace the New Year with hope, determination, and a shared commitment to building a brighter future for all.