AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOfficial Funeral: St. Kitts and Nevis will hold an Official Funeral for former Deputy Prime Minister Hugh C. Heyliger, honoring his decades of public service including roles in agriculture, education, and national planning. Disaster Relief: Guyana’s private sector and government are mobilizing relief containers for Venezuela after major earthquakes, with St. Kitts and Nevis already contributing three containers (food and pharmaceuticals). Creative Economy & Construction: Prime Minister Drew and Citizenship Unit chair Calvin St. Juste inspected the Prime Creative Arts Centre under the Citizenship by Investment Public Benefit Option, a new cultural hub with theatres, studios, workshops, and a market block. Water Security: Drew says about 70% of St. Kitts now has 24-hour water supply after roughly EC$100 million in desalination, pipelines, and well drilling. Energy & Renewables: Nevis geothermal drilling is set to begin later in 2026, with early wells and plans for grid upgrades and possible St. Kitts–Nevis power export. Regional Power Link: Antigua is exploring a subsea electricity cable to Nevis to access geothermal baseload power. Agriculture & Food: Eat Local Day in Basseterre spotlighted farmers, fishers, and agro-producers, pushing demand for locally made food. Tourism & Culture: St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank sponsors the Nevis Mango Festival (July 2–5). Health Services: St. Kitts and Nevis appoints its first cardiologist at JNF Hospital, expanding in-country public cardiology. Music Industry: The 28th St. Kitts Music Festival wraps up after three nights, with major acts drawing record-level crowds and boosting visitor momentum.
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