St. Kitts & Nevis: Timothy Harris and his Team Unity Party re-elected; sworn-in

PRNewswire | On Friday, the Federation of St Kitts & Nevis held its general election resulting in another landslide victory for Team Unity. The 3-party coalition secured 9 out of 11 constituencies. On Sunday, Timothy Harris was sworn in for his second and final term as Prime Minister.

Running on a continued reform platform, Harris pledged to uphold the growth momentum the twin-island nation has registered over the past 5 years under his tenure. This includes regular fiscal surplus, a record reduction in debt-to-GDP ratio more than a decade before the deadline, and a drastic drop in criminality. The country also registered a rise in Citizenship by Investment applications after implementing stricter security checks and introducing the Sustainable Growth Fund as the fastest route to second citizenship.

During the swearing in ceremony this weekend, Harris expressed gratitude for the support from voters and partners around the world. “We are all honored and humbled by the faith and confidence which you have reposed in us,” he said. “I only intend to serve 2 terms in the office of Prime Minister,” he added, reiterating his promise from his 2015 campaign. “We shall make the modern history for St Kitts & Nevis by making it the best-managed island country,” said Harris.

Mark Brantley, Foreign Minister and Premier of Nevis in the outgoing cabinet, secured all 3 constituencies on the island. “My [Concerned Citizens Movement Party] won all the available seats in Nevis in a landslide victory. Huge thank you to the people of Nevis for their confidence in us,” said Brantley on Saturday.