Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew of St Kitts and Nevis is reportedly recovering after suffering a stroke and receiving medical attention in Martinique. The information was reported by Martinique La Première and referenced by CNC3, though no official confirmation has yet been issued by the government of St Kitts and Nevis.
The report did not disclose further details about the Prime Minister's condition or the circumstances that led to his medical care in the French overseas territory. Martinique is a regular destination for medical referrals from the Eastern Caribbean, and patients from neighbouring islands are often transported there for specialist treatment.
In a separate statement carried by the Caribbean Media Corporation, Dr Drew said he remains in “good spirits” and is continuing to get fully active, fully conscious, and in stable condition as members of his medical team in the United States continue to evaluate his illness. The statement, issued from Basseterre, did not name the illness or specify where the evaluation is taking place.
Dr Drew, a medical doctor by training, has served as Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis since August 2022, when his St Kitts and Nevis Labour Party won a decisive victory in general elections. He also holds responsibility for finance and is a regular participant in Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) meetings.
The news of his health has drawn attention across the region, with leaders and citizens expressing concern and wishing him a full recovery. No official statement has yet been made by the Office of the Prime Minister in Basseterre regarding the reports of a stroke, and it remains unclear when Dr Drew is expected to return to his official duties.
Observers in the region will be watching for further updates from the government of St Kitts and Nevis, as the Prime Minister's health is a matter of public interest given his role in regional affairs and the administration of the twin-island federation.
