BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – The United States said Friday, it will continue to work with the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas in several areas.
In a message to mark St. Kitts and Nevis’ 31st Anniversary of Independence, United States Secretary of State, the Hon. John Kerry extended best wishes on behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States.
“Our two countries are bound by a long history: Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States, traced his family to St. Kitts. The first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton, was born on Nevis. American astrophysicist, Neil deGrasse Tyson, has familial roots on your shores,” said Kerry in a statement.
Secretary of State Kerry added that the peoples of the United States and St. Kitts and Nevis are committed to universal human rights, rule of law, and support for democracy.
“The United States will continue to work with your government to ensure the security of our region, economic growth, and support for a vibrant civil society through such programs as the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative. The United States stands with the people of St. Kitts and Nevis as you celebrate this special day,” said Mr. Kerry.
