AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWater Security Upgrade (Nevis): The Nevis Island Administration commissioned a new 500,000-gallon glass-fused water storage tank at Stoney Hill, Rawlins, replacing a leaky 270,000-gallon unit and boosting total storage at the site to 1 million gallons—enough to support nearby communities for about three days if pumps fail or during disasters. Housing Delivery (St. Kitts): Nineteen families received keys to new homes in the Stapleton Community on Sept. 10, with leaders framing the handover as tangible government action for stability and community strength. Sustainable Development Agenda (OAS): Ambassador Jacinth Henry-Martin told the OAS that St. Kitts and Nevis is working to close an “implementation gap” under the Sustainable Island State Agenda (SISA), seeking partnerships for renewable energy, water security, climate-smart agriculture, resilient housing, health infrastructure, and the circular economy. Media Capacity (Prime Minister’s Lecture): Jego Armstrong urged stronger investigative journalism locally, noting the regional business model for news is under pressure and many outlets now rely on philanthropy. Digital Skills Pipeline (OECS): The OECS Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship Programme opens Sept. 10 and runs to Sept. 20, offering advanced training and industry certifications across areas like AI, cybersecurity, cloud, data analytics, and digital marketing. Agriculture Alert: The Department of Agriculture issued a public advisory on dermatophilosis, a contagious bacterial skin disease linked to Tropical Bont Tick infestations, urging farmers to isolate animals, restrict movement, and seek veterinary care. Business Community (Nevis): SKNCIC Nevis Division will celebrate 30 years of business advocacy with a Sept. 12 soiree in Charlestown, supported by Bank of Nevis and other partners.
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