Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance M. Drew, has confirmed that his authorities has obtained no formal notification from america relating to any impending travel restriction or ban on residents of the Federation.
Talking in an interview on The Edge on ZIZ Radio, Prime Minister Drew addressed rising considerations fueled by studies circulating on-line and within the media. He reassured the general public that his administration is actively participating diplomatic channels however has but to obtain any official phrase on the matter.
“This administration has obtained no official discover of any journey ban or restriction on our residents,” Dr. Drew acknowledged. “From the second we noticed the studies, we moved instantly by way of all acceptable diplomatic channels. I put out communication to tell our those who we had not been formally knowledgeable about such a listing, and due to this fact, as we get info, we might inform our folks and maintain them up to date.”
Dr. Drew detailed the steps taken by the federal government to make clear the scenario, highlighting swift motion by the Ministry of International Affairs and direct contact with the U.S. Embassy in Barbados.
“Instantly, International Affairs acquired activated. I acquired in contact with the Embassy of america of America in Barbados to get clarification. At the moment, the embassy indicated that that they had not obtained any formal communication about this so-called listing,” he defined. “Along with that, our Ambassador to america and OAS, Her Excellency Jacinth Henry-Martin, she and I spoke on the matter, and a gathering was held with the State Division to hunt clarification as to what that is about.”
Dr. Drew confirmed that the U.S. State Division is awaiting an replace from its Barbados embassy relating to the problem and reiterated that, as of now, no official place has been communicated to the Authorities of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
“Has it been circulating? Sure. Has it been regarding? Sure. However we’ve been working the diplomatic channels from day one to cope with this matter, and to cope with it even proactively,” he added.
The Prime Minister additionally took the chance to reaffirm the long-standing optimistic relationship between Saint Kitts and Nevis and america.
“We have now a superb relationship with america of America, a relationship that spans many years… A lot of our residents would have had great optimistic influence on the event of america of America,” he famous.
Dr. Drew concluded by emphasizing the federal government’s dedication to transparency and well timed updates, saying: “So far as I can report now, every part is regular. Our folks can journey to america. They will apply for a visa to america of America. Every thing stays completely regular.”
