AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCitizenship by Investment Pressure: PM Drew says St. Kitts and Nevis is preparing for an EU demand to wind down CBI by June 1, 2028, arguing the Sustainable Island State Agenda has already cut GDP dependence on CBI and the federation won’t wait for unilateral action. Central Banking Update: The ECCB’s 113th Monetary Council meeting and its 2025–2026 Annual Report highlight EC dollar stability, rising reserves, and a “Big Push” plan for shared prosperity across the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union. Aquaculture & Fisheries Skills: The Agriculture Ministry, with FAO, kicked off a three-day aquaculture training workshop under a shrimp and finfish grow-out pilot, including site assessments for sustainable expansion. Healthcare Infrastructure: Construction on St. Kitts’ smart hospital is set to resume after design changes tied to a site geological feature, aiming to protect structural integrity and reduce costly methods. Medicinal Cannabis Finance: St. Kitts and Nevis is bringing in Saboto Caesar to help build a medicinal cannabis banking framework, including unveiling a seed-to-sale track-and-trace system for financial stakeholders. Nevis Health Access: Nevis Premier Mark Brantley announced a new dialysis centre at Alexandra Hospital to reduce repeated travel to St. Kitts for treatment. Regional Connectivity Talk: OECS leaders continue discussions on a regional airline to restore post-COVID air links and support trade and tourism. Public Health Watch: A new DNA study links St. Kitts vervet monkeys to a human-infecting whipworm lineage, raising concerns even as officials stress it’s not proof of an outbreak. Aging Care Upgrade: Cardin Home begins major rehabilitation ahead of its 100th anniversary, with prison labour managed by Public Works to meet international care standards. Sports Tourism Calendar: CPL 2026 is set to bring cricket, culture and business activity across the region, with St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots among the matchups.
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