April 30th 2025, marked the halfway point of the present Labour-led administration’s constitutional term as it officially reaches—998 days since Prime Minister the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew and the St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party-led administration took office.
The Labour Party won 6 out of the 11 parliamentary seats in the August 2022 General Elections, which was enough to form the Government.
But how has been the present administration’s performance? Within the first week of taking office, the Prime Minister took three actions that laid the foundation for a national reset following the global COVID-19 pandemic. Borders were reopened to restore economic lifelines and revive tourism; Tuition was waived at the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) and the Children’s Medical Fund was established.
Since then, the minimum wage was increased to $430 per week, with a further raise to $500 scheduled for July 2025. VAT was reduced from 17% to 13% for the first half of 2025. The government settled over EC$2 million in longstanding medical supply debt and the return of 24/7 doctor services at the Pogson Medical Centre further strengthened primary healthcare access.
The Budget Boost Wallet introduced a $250 monthly transfer to workers earning less than $5,000. The Labour-led Government has pledged to SKN’s populace that the work will continue, as the second half of its constitutional mandate begins.
