AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTrade & Digital Trade Facilitation: St. Kitts and Nevis, with the World Bank, is pushing ahead with a National Electronic Single Window, using a 30 Sept–1 Oct visioning workshop to align government agencies and the private sector on one digital platform for trade documents. Consumer Protection: The Consumer Affairs Department is stepping up enforcement with fixed penalty tickets for supermarkets and retailers, focusing on price disclosure, promotions, product labelling, receipts, and sales records under the Consumer Protection Act, 2023. Agri-Value Chain & Food Security: Minister Samal Duggins marked the recommissioning of the Needsmust Agro-Processing Unit, aiming to cut post-harvest losses and expand value-added local production. Climate Resilience & Protected Agriculture: A FAO technical mission wrapped up support for protected agriculture training, while Marine Resources and Agriculture received two specialised DESMI workboats to strengthen sargassum response. Energy & Water Security (UNGA): Acting PM Geoffrey Hanley highlighted progress under the Sustainable Island State Agenda, including solar-powered desalination and advancing geothermal and solar plans. Automotive & Mobility: Chery officially launched in St. Kitts and Nevis via Motorworld and Horsford’s Automotive, and Trans Anguilla Airways opened a dedicated airport office to boost regional travel support. Creative Economy & IP: Local songwriter Collin Wyatt and IPOSKN registrar Jihan Williams-Knight represented the Federation at WIPO forums on IP and music. Regional Politics: OAS member states, including St. Kitts and Nevis, urged full renewal and deployment of Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force, calling for personnel and funding.
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