AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCaribbean Fisheries Resilience: FAO’s Dr. Renata Clarke backed the US$12.55m GEF-funded CC4FISH-II project, launched in Dominica, to help St. Kitts and Nevis and other islands strengthen fisheries resilience against climate shocks. Climate Risk to Food and Water: A UNICEF-backed Eastern Caribbean study warns children face escalating multi-hazard exposure, while separate reporting highlights longer dry spells and already-visible impacts on farming, fisheries, and food affordability. Regional Water Security: Nevis commissioned a new 500,000-gallon glass-fused storage tank at Stoney Hill to boost drought resilience, adding to a total of one million gallons on site. Shipping and Security: The MV Sward, a St. Kitts and Nevis-flagged fertiliser cargo ship, was released after months in Somali pirate hands—raising concerns that piracy is now built into shipping costs. Local Industry and Waste: Taiwanese students toured the SWMC landfill recycling operations, learning how materials are baled for export and turned into new products. Housing Delivery: Nineteen families received keys in Stapleton as the government’s affordable housing push continues. Sports (Premier League): Lodge Patriots and Conaree FC chase early points as the season’s tight table reshuffles after week two results.
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