PM Harris outlines several initiatives in enhancement of St Kitts and Nevis

St Kitts and Nevis: Prime Minister Dr Timothy Harris has hosted the People’s Labour Party (PLP) Convention 2022 on March 26, 2022, and declared various plans to strengthen the local economy of the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis and create better-paying jobs across the country. 

Outlining the various initiatives taken by the Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis stated,”The Government of St Kitts and Nevis has worked to build out of the digital economy, incentivizing Wi-Fi support in every home at the most affordable rate. The authority has been doing this to aid the people of the St Kitts and Nevis to work from home with internet connectivity being the essential communication model worldwide; the Government is aware of the advantages of our Cable Company with its huge fibre-optic network.””

PM Harris further announced the new development and investment frontier, referring to “The Blue Economy.” This will primarily focus on increasing the abundance of natural aquatic resources available.

PM Harris was quoted as, “The blue economy is known as new frontier for the Federation. Traditionally, the country was known for the working of  fisheries, maritime transport activities and tourism and have significantly contributed to the wealth of the country. However, the development in the sectors of these areas of the blue economy is important to economic growth as the Government operates in an environment of global uncertainty. 

The Government has also been encouraging the residents to seek training and create businesses linked to the blue economy. Our blue economy will provide sustainable livelihoods for our people leading to the stronger and safer future that we all desire and deserve.”

The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has one of the best performing economies in the Caribbean region due to prudent fiscal management policies put in place by the Team Unity administration under the leadership of Prime Minister Dr. the Hon Timothy Harris.