Prime Minister, the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has announced significant progress in the groundbreaking Aspire Program, a national initiative aimed at empowering young people in St. Kitts and Nevis through financial education and investment.

Speaking in a press discussion, Dr. Drew revealed that over 5,000 applications have been received, with more than 4,000 accounts already opened. Each child between the ages of 5 and 18 receives EC$500 in savings and EC$500 in shares in local companies, giving them both a head start in savings and early exposure to investing.

The Aspire Educator Training sessions also kicked off this week, with schools like Washington Archibald High and Basseterre High participating in pilot sessions at the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), which is a key partner in curriculum development. Dr. Drew elaborated on the curriculum:

Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew.