St. Kitts and Nevis elected Dr. Terrance Drew as prime minister in snap elections, ousting Timothy Harris. This marked a significant political change, with Drew’s party winning six parliamentary seats. The elections were prompted by a no-confidence motion against Harris, leading to a focus on improved public services and governance.
St. Kitts and Nevis has elected a new prime minister following snap elections held three years ahead of schedule. Dr. Terrance Drew of the St. Kitts-Nevis Labor Party won the election by defeating the incumbent Prime Minister Timothy Harris of the People’s Labor Party, as revealed by preliminary results on Saturday. Harris had been in power since February 2015, but a no-confidence motion against him led to the early elections.
The early elections were necessitated after Prime Minister Harris lost the support of his governing coalition, prompting a shift in leadership. Dr. Drew’s party captured six out of the eleven available parliamentary seats, while Harris’s party secured only one seat. Following these elections, the governor general will appoint the remaining four members of Parliament to complete the legislative body.
The election results signal a political shift in St. Kitts and Nevis, with Dr. Drew’s party focused on improving healthcare, housing, and education access. In contrast, Harris’s party had emphasized economic strength and job creation. The outcomes reflect changing priorities within the electorate, setting the stage for potential reforms in the nation’s governance.
Original Source: apnews.com
