AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCruise & Tourism: Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas logged its fifth summer call at Port Zante on Aug. 4, bringing 2,326 passengers and boosting local taxis, tours, vendors and attractions like Brimstone Hill. Cost of Living Relief: Cabinet has extended St. Kitts and Nevis’ fuel and import relief measures through Sept. 30, keeping 50% cuts on gasoline excise and customs charges, plus removal of shipper surcharges from customs calculations. Water & Infrastructure: PM Terrance Drew marks four years in office, highlighting expanded 24-hour water access (from 24% to nearly 70%), including progress at the Basseterre Desalination Plant and new storage capacity. Medicinal Cannabis Regulation: The Medicinal Cannabis Authority is rolling out a Seed-to-Sale Track and Trace system (GrowerIQ) and opened registration for a Traditional Cultivator Programme (Aug. 12–14). Housing & Construction: The Renaissance Project continues with construction underway on affordable homes across communities, including Gillard Meadows (about 80% complete). EU CBI Pressure: The EU has set a June 1, 2028 deadline for five Caribbean citizenship-by-investment programmes to phase out or risk losing Schengen visa access. Healthcare (Nevis): Nevis is advancing a first dedicated dialysis facility at Alexandra Hospital, targeting completion in Q3 and capacity for up to 20 patients.
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