BASSETERRE, St Kitts – In an official announcement released by the government of St Kitts and Nevis, the Caribbean nation’s 49-year-old Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew has been admitted to the local Joseph N France General Hospital since Sunday night, and will be transferred to an overseas medical facility for specialized observation and precautionary monitoring per the recommendation of his care team.
Drew was admitted after reporting mild physical discomfort, accompanied by nausea and persistent headache. According to the government statement, after 18 hours of in-hospital observation and comprehensive clinical assessment, the Prime Minister remains awake, fully alert, and his overall condition is classified as stable. However, citing a commitment to prioritizing Drew’s health and acting out of an abundance of caution, his medical team concluded that transferring him abroad for more advanced specialized care is the best course of action.
Government administrative bodies confirmed on Monday that logistical arrangements for the overseas medical transfer are currently underway. The Cabinet of St Kitts and Nevis and the national administration have issued a public appeal, asking residents of the federation to hold the Prime Minister in their prayers and wish him a rapid, full recovery.
In a reassuring note to the public, the government emphasized that all routine state functions and governmental operations will continue to run seamlessly and without any disruption during Drew’s medical leave. The administration also confirmed that a public update on the Prime Minister’s condition will be released at 7:00 p.m. local time on Monday, to keep the nation informed of any new developments. This report was sourced from regional Caribbean media, with contributions from CMC.