The National Secretariat for Human Security and Wellbeing has continued its programme of national engagements with a high-level meeting held on Nevis on 26th April, 2026, reinforcing collaboration between the Federal Government and the Nevis Island Administration.
The St. Kitts delegation was led by Senator Isalean Phillip, Co-Chair of the Human Security and Wellbeing Task Force. She was joined by Coordinator of the Secretariat, Ms. Eartha Carey, and Acting Programme Director, Mr. Hance Richards, who leads on research and data analysis.
The delegation was received by the Cabinet of the Nevis Island Administration, led by Premier Mark Brantley.
During the hour-long engagement, the delegation provided an update on the ongoing work of the Secretariat, including several community engagements conducted on Nevis since the start of 2026. Discussions also focused on upcoming national initiatives, including the first annual Own Your Summer youth initiative, which forms part of the broader Summer of Intervention programme.
The Own Your Summer initiative targets young people between the ages of 13 and 20 and will be delivered in partnership with businesses, sports groups, faith-based organisations, and community groups. The programme will offer a range of opportunities, including skills development, educational support, and job placements, with the aim of ensuring that young people remain constructively engaged during the summer months.
The meeting was described as meaningful and engaging, with valuable contributions from both the St. Kitts delegation and members of the Nevis Island Administration.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to continued collaboration, with the Secretariat emphasising that its work is national in scope. Officials underscored that Nevis will continue to play a central role as a key partner in the implementation of programmes and initiatives.
The Secretariat’s next public stakeholder engagement is scheduled for 6th May, 2026, at 5:30pm at the National Solid Waste Management Authority Conference Room, in Taylors Range.
The National Secretariat for Human Security and Wellbeing continues to advance a coordinated, community-driven approach to safety and wellbeing through sustained engagement, partnership, and national collaboration.