St. Kitts & Nevis to be linked by bridge

Once project is completed, the bridge will provide easier access and increased trade.

The Harris administration in St. Kitts & Nevis is in the process of considering proposals for the construction of a bridge that will link both St. Kitts and Nevis.

The development was revealed by the country’s Minister of Public Infrastructure, Ian Liburd.
Liburd said a bridge would bring greater ease of trade and travel between the islands in the federation.

“I commit to you that as the minister of public infrastructure, that I will drive that initiative and I know I have the full support of the entire Cabinet and the minister of finance.”

The Minister said the federal Cabinet already has plans to alternate meetings between St Kitts and Nevis.
Officials have predicted an increase in economic activity between the islands if a bridge is constructed.

The project is expected to be completed before the end of the first term of the current Harris administration, which constitutionally ends in 2020. -(CMC)