By Spokesman Newsroom
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (Thursday 19th September 2024)- In his Independence Day address on Thursday 19th September 2024, Prime Minister and Minister of National Security Dr. Terrance Drew addressed the issue of crime and violence in St.
Kitts and Nevis, linking it directly to affecting freedom. According to him: “This is a direct assault on our freedom-our freedom to live in peace.” Speaking from the former Bayford’s Estate in St. Peter’s Parish, a historic location that once symbolized bondage, he outlined the significance of true independence and how it relates to peace and safety in the country.
“When we speak of independence, the word ‘freedom’ naturally springs to mind. We hear phrases like ‘charting our own path’ or ‘making our own decisions.’And rightfully so. But it beckons a deeper reflection-that true independence begins as an idea, a concept, a state of mind.
It is this belief, this mindset that propels us to achieve independence in its most tangible forms.”
