PM Terrance Drew returns to St. Kitts and Nevis, receives grand welcome, expresses gratitude

St. Kitts and Nevis: Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew returned to St. Kitts and Nevis on Saturday (October 24, 2026), following a period of medical treatment and recovery overseas.

The cabinet and the entire nation welcomed him and thanked God for his recovery through solidarity. Leading the welcome was Acting Prime Minister Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, alongside members of the Federal Cabinet and other officials, as the nation celebrated following Dr Drew's successful recovery from illness.

As per the medical reports. Dr. Drew has been medically cleared to resume his duties. The Prime Minister’s return marks a welcome and significant moment as he has received an outpouring of prayers, well wishes and expressions of support from citizens and residents at home and across the diaspora.

Throughout his absence, the business of government continued under the leadership of Deputy Prime Minister, Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, who served as Acting Prime Minister, supported by the Federal Cabinet.

Prime Minister Drew has expressed his profound gratitude to his Cabinet colleagues and the people of St. Kitts and Nevis for their continued prayers, encouragement and support throughout his recovery.

He thanked citizens and people across the region and the world for the prayers that sustained him, his medical team for their care, and the Cabinet for managing the country’s affairs well during his absence.

“I want to thank my own family as well and those who came to see me. I want to thank the doctors and nurses at JNF hospital again. They're not gods up there, but they're and without them. God working through them, I would not be here. So, I want to thank them

and thanking God for using them as instruments for me to be here,” said the prime minister.

Prime Minister Drew also invited the entire nation to worship, giving God thanks and seeking His intervention for our country, the region and the world. He then led citizens and well-wishers in a motorcade to the Prime Minister’s residence.

As the nation gives thanks for the Prime Minister’s recovery and return to good health, the public is invited to join Dr. Drew for a special evening of praise, prayer and thanksgiving.

The event is scheduled to be held on October 25, 2026 at National Heroes Park, Conaree. The gathering will provide an opportunity for citizens to unite in gratitude, reflection and prayer as the Federation welcomes its leader home and gives thanks for his recovery.