Prime Minister of St. Kitts-Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has provided an update on where the federation stands following the halt made by the United States in issuing student visas.

The decision by the US raised concerns for countries across the world on how their students hoping to or currently pursuing tertiary studies in the United States would be affected. According to official reports, US embassies across the globe were ordered to stop scheduling visa interview appointments. Additionally, the administration has moved to deport students, while revoking thousands of visas for others.

With US tertiary institutions being the chosen option for many St. Kitts-Nevis nationals, how is this development expected to directly affect citizens? During a recent conference, Prime Minister Drew provided this response:

PM Dr. Terrance Drew.