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In a surprising turn of events, Prime Minister Dr. Hon. Terrance Drew of St. Kitts and Nevis was conspicuously absent from a pivotal private meeting convened by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the United Nations. The gathering, focusing on potential intervention in Haiti, drew representatives from the majority of CARICOM member states.This notable absence raises intriguing questions about St. Kitts and Nevis’ stance on potential intervention measures in Haiti, a nation grappling with a multifaceted political and humanitarian crisis. The diverse positions of CARICOM member states highlight the intricacy of the situation.Despite delivering a fervent address at the UN General Assembly, Prime Minister Dr. Terrance M. Drew has yet to issue an official statement regarding the nation’s non-participation in the meeting. Analysts are left to ponder whether this decision arises from calculated strategic considerations, a fundamental policy disagreement, or a potential lapse in coordination and appreciation for the event’s significance.With a delegation of 10 representatives, including three Cabinet Ministers, present at the UN, it is improbable that the nation’s leaders were too occupied to dispatch a delegate to this critical gathering. The enigma surrounding St. Kitts and Nevis’ absence remains, demanding further scrutiny and clarification.