AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAgriculture & Food Security: St. Kitts distributed coconut seedlings to farmers with CARDI support, pairing the handover with training on propagation, agronomy, and pest control. Youth & Education: Miss St. Kitts and Nevis 2023 Desnarine Hanley has started Agriculture studies in the U.S. on a scholarship tied to a government MOU with Southern University and A&M. Energy & Renewables: The Energy Unit ran a SOLARISE-focused workshop for technicians on applications and onboarding, including reading specs for batteries, modules, and inverters. Healthcare Investment: PM Terrance Drew says the Ministry of Health has put more than EC$2m into a new ambulance fleet over four years to improve emergency response. Consumer Protection: Consumer Affairs issued $1,000 tickets to seven retailers after a 72-hour sweep found expired goods on shelves. Construction & Industry: Work on the new Basseterre High School is moving fast, with precast concrete shipments from Barbados and a major crane planned to speed building erection. Maritime & Compliance: Ukraine sanctioned vessels and firms tied to illegal grain exports, including one ship flagged to St. Kitts and Nevis. Public Safety & Housing: Government officials highlighted rising abandoned-property concerns and said enforcement is being strengthened to protect health and safety.
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