BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, Dec 3, CMC – Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew will discuss the results of the the 90-Day Campaign Against Crime and Violence on Thursday, when the he Citizen Security Secretariat (CSS) hosts a public forum on the issue.
The initiative, launched on September 6, focused on addressing crime through a public health lens, aiming to reshape the Federation’s approach to community safety and violence prevention.
The organisers said the event, titled ”Beyond the 90 Days,” signals the transition into the next phase of the national crime reduction strategy.
Drew, who is also Minister of National Security and Health and chairman of the Citizen Security Task Force, said “crime is not merely a matter of law enforcement; it’s a public health issue. This campaign has laid the groundwork for a safer and more resilient St. Kitts and Nevis by focusing on prevention and intervention.”
The event on Thursday will feature a comprehensive review of the campaign’s achievements, data-driven insights gathered during the 90 days and plans for advancing strategies to reduce crime and violence.
“The findings we’ll share are a springboard for deeper collaboration. Together, we can build safer communities rooted in shared responsibility and trust,” said CSS coordinator, Eartha Carey.
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