Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 14, 2025 (PMO) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, in the present day, July 14th, welcomed a high-level delegation from Anguilla led by Premier Honourable Cora Richardson-Hodge for an in-depth engagement on the Federation’s progressive and profitable strategy to decreasing crime and violence.
The visiting delegation included Her Excellency Julia Crouch, Governor of Anguilla; Honourable Tara Carter, Speaker of the Home of Meeting; Honourable Shellya Rogers-Webster, Minister of Training, Library Providers, Social Growth, Youth and Tradition; Dr. the Honourable Ellis L. Webster, Chief of the Opposition; Dr. Bonnie Richardson Lake, Everlasting Secretary; Mr. Shem Wills, Superintendent of Police; Mrs. Hyacinth Augustine-Bradley, Neighborhood Providers Planner; and Mr. Rickiell Hodge, Director of Media and Communications.
The assembly fashioned a part of a regional knowledge-sharing initiative as Anguilla seeks to adapt greatest practices in crime prevention, rehabilitation, and violence discount.
Through the strong and interactive session, Prime Minister Drew offered a complete overview of St. Kitts and Nevis’ multi-faceted crime discount technique, emphasizing a holistic, data-driven strategy that treats violence as a public well being disaster.
“This isn’t guesswork, that is science,” stated Prime Minister Drew. We utilized public well being rules to crime and violence… We tackle prevention, intervention, and rehabilitation with the identical rigour, whereas strengthening our justice system to ship a transparent message of accountability.”
The Prime Minister additionally famous that collaboration throughout ministries, communities, legislation enforcement, and psychological well being professionals has been vital. Notably, St. Kitts and Nevis has seen a 75% discount in violent crime and the bottom murder charge in over 25 years since implementing these measures in August 2024.
The Anguillan delegation expressed appreciation for the chance to watch and study from St. Kitts and Nevis’ expertise.
Prime Minister Drew reaffirmed his dedication to supporting regional counterparts in adopting options that replicate the Caribbean’s distinctive social context, noting, “For a Caribbean downside, we’d like a Caribbean prescription. By sharing our experiences and methods, we strengthen your complete area.”
The engagement marks one other necessary step in regional collaboration on citizen safety and underscores St. Kitts and Nevis’ rising management in advancing progressive, humane, and efficient crime prevention fashions.
Becoming a member of the Prime Minister for the assembly had been Lawyer Normal Hon. Garth Wilkin, Cupboard Secretary Dr. Marcus Natta, and Everlasting Secretary within the Ministry of Nationwide Safety Mr. Glenroy Blanchette.
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