SKN’s Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, has issued a call for bold action and decisive implementation in the region’s transition to sustainable energy.

Dr. Drew emphasized the critical need for energy security, at the Opening Ceremony of the Third Council of OECS Energy Ministers Meeting in St. Kitts, on Tuesday Feb. 4^th and said “energy security is not a luxury; it is a necessity. Reducing our dependence on imported energy sources is an economic imperative that will stabilize costs, protect our economies from external shocks, and provide affordable, reliable electricity for our people.”

He called for increased access to concessional financing, public-private partnerships, and innovative funding mechanisms such as green bonds and blended finance models to accelerate progress.

PM Drew He also pointed to regional integration as a game-changer, advocating for collaborative projects such as interconnection grids and submarine energy cables to facilitate electricity trade between OECS nations.

Prime Minister Drew reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of St. Kitts and Nevis to regional energy collaboration, stressing that with strong leadership, policy direction, and strategic action, the OECS can achieve energy independence and long-term economic resilience.