PM Drew recalls major projects to be built in St Kitts and Nevis under his administration

St Kitts and Nevis: Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew recalled several major projects which have been approved to be executed in St Kitts and Nevis since his administration assumed office.

He noted that on taking office, the only project left by the previous government was the prison project but since August 2022, Labour Party has been working consistently to enhance the overall infrastructure of the island nation.

The projects which been approved for construction includes the climate smart hospital, solar project, 2 million gallon desalination plant, hotel indigo, the housing project, St Peter’s main road, geothermal project and the performing arts center.[caption id="attachment_69389" align="aligncenter" width="100%"] Prime Minister Terrance Drew with the contractor at the Project Site of St Peter's (PC - Facebook)[/caption]

While sharing the development, the Prime Minister noted, “These are major projects which are rolling out. Keeping in mind that major projects can take up to two years, these have been achieved in relatively quick order.”

He also said that all these projects amount to about $1 billion EC in investments. All these capital projects will be rolled out to further boost economic activity within the Federation and continue public infrastructure upgrades.

Major Projects being developed in St Kitts and Nevis

Last year, the St Kitts Nevis Labour Party secured financing for a brand new climate smart hospital which will be constructed this year. PM Drew said that he aims to transform the delivery of quality healthcare services in the Federation.

While announcing the plan, he said that the country needs a smart hospital to move towards the Labour Party’s overall agenda of transforming into a Sustainable Island State. Notably, the construction of the new hospital will be a collaboration between the Government of St Kitts and Nevis and the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan).

In March 2024, the Government broke ground to construct two Solar-Powered Water Desalination Plants in the Canadian Industrial State. Upon completion, the plant will have the capacity to produce around 76000 gallons of water each day, which will be a huge relief for the citizens of St Kitts and Nevis.[caption id="attachment_69528" align="aligncenter" width="100%"] St Kitts and Nevis: Govt breaks ground to construct 2 Solar-Powered Water Desalination Plants (PC - Facebook)[/caption]Hotel development is also back after a long drought in the sector on the island of St Kitts, with the country all set to welcome another brand new hotel in Frigate By St Kitts. Hotel Indigo will be the first new hotel project on the island in more than 9 years.[caption id="attachment_66237" align="aligncenter" width="100%"] Development of Hotel Indigo at Frigate Bay, St Kitts and Nevis
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Similarly several other strides are being made by the Labour Party within two years of assuming office showcasing the administration’s commitment and dedication towards enhancing the country.