Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew declared on October 13 that medical professionals have approved his return to full executive responsibilities, more than six weeks after a stroke forced him into overseas care.
"I have completed my rehabilitation, both inpatient and outpatient, and I am doing well," Dr. Drew said in a national address. He reported receiving "an excellent bill of health" from doctors and being told he was "fit to return to full duty."
The Prime Minister's health crisis began on August 30 when he entered Joseph N. France General Hospital following symptoms that warranted evaluation. Doctors transferred him abroad for treatment in Martinique and later Florida. On September 13, he publicly disclosed that the illness was a stroke caused by vertebral artery dissection.
Despite his medical clearance, Dr. Drew remains outside St. Kitts and Nevis. He announced he will first attend a United States-Caribbean dialogue in Washington, D.C., scheduled for October 15, where discussions will cover energy security, economic investment, national security and healthcare. He offered no firm date for his arrival back in Basseterre, telling citizens instead: "I will be home in short order."
Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Geoffrey Hanley and Cabinet colleagues managed state affairs during the Prime Minister's absence. Dr. Drew commended their stewardship: "While I was away, your government did not miss a beat. We have a mature and serious administration."
In his address, Dr. Drew also outlined his administration's agenda, including a planned 50-megawatt solar power facility, geothermal work in Nevis, water security improvements, school building projects and the Greenhouse Village Initiative. He thanked his family, healthcare workers and the public for their support through his recovery.
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