AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWater Security & Infrastructure: St. Kitts Water Services says its Saddlers Groundwater Drilling Programme is progressing fast, with the first well already “highly successful” and expected to supply close to 500,000 gallons of potable water per day, while a second well is underway (280 feet down) with hopes to finish by end of September. Digital Skills & Workforce: The OECS Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship Programme opens 10 September and runs to 20 September, offering CARDTP-funded, UWI Global Campus-delivered training across AI, cybersecurity, cloud, data analytics, and digital marketing for citizens in St. Kitts and Nevis and across the OECS. Tourism Skills: The St. Kitts Tourism Authority backed local hair braiders with practical training focused on professional conduct and customer service, aiming to strengthen visitor experiences for cruise and stayover guests. Agriculture Health Alert: The Department of Agriculture issued a public advisory on dermatophilosis, urging farmers to isolate sick animals, restrict livestock movement, and seek veterinary care to stop spread linked to Tropical Bont Tick infestations. Business Community: SKNCIC Nevis Division marks 30 years of business advocacy on 12 September at Malcolm Guishard Park, with tickets EC$150 and proceeds supporting events and programming. Local Economy Watch: ECCB revised St. Kitts and Nevis’ outlook, citing stronger 2025 growth but warning fiscal pressures from weaker Citizenship by Investment inflows and rising expenditure.
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