PM Terrance Drew confirms safety of Cuban students amid hurricane 

Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrance drew has spoken to the Ambassador of St Kitts and Nevis to Cuba regarding the safety of the students who have been staying and studying in Cuba. The administration of St Kitts and Nevis has shared that they have confirmed from Ambassador Verna Mills that Havana is safe for the students who have been studying in St Kitts and Nevis.

The Prime Minister has been in touch with the students and ambassadors of the nations which are under threat to be affected by the hurricane. St Kitts and Nevis has been monitoring the progress of Melissa since Thursday.

The Prime Minister has confirmed that the students who were in the eastern provinces of the country have been transported out through planes to the capital city. The authorities have shared that Melissa is currently a category five hurricane.

The natural calamity is since expected to bring devastating winds to the affected island nation. The Prime Minister has also shared that the students who have been evacuated from the other provinces have been safely accommodated in the the hotels.

Dr Terrance Drew has also confirmed that he has spoken to the administration of Cuba who have assured them that there is no need for them to evacuate the students at this point.

The Prime Minister said that he is constantly in touch with the officers and students who are currently living in Cuba. The threat of the hurricane Melissa has been ever present for several countries across the Caribbean.

In light of this, the office of the Prime Minister has shared that the students are constantly in their prayers. The government of St Kitts and Nevis has made every effort to ensure the safety of their people.

Anthony Morris

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