AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLeadership: Acting Prime Minister Geoffrey Hanley says Prime Minister Terrance Drew will return home October 24 after treatment and rehabilitation overseas. Drew has been cleared to resume full duties. Agriculture: St. Kitts and Nevis now chairs the OECS Council of Ministers for Agriculture. Minister Samal Duggins will lead efforts to boost regional food production and trade, including plans for shared purchasing, shipping routes and aligned food-safety standards. Regional Investment: The United States announced more than US$340 million for Caribbean and Central American programmes, including US$175.8 million for resilient undersea cable links and funding for healthcare and security. A regional investment summit is planned for 2027. Investment Services: St. Kitts and Nevis retained the top spot in the 2026 Citizenship by Investment Index for a sixth straight year, scoring 78 out of 90. Tourism: A study co-authored by St. Kitts academic Dennis Mc Call Jr. won the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s inaugural intelligence award. It examines why Caribbean residents choose overseas trips and how costs, air links and visa access shape travel.
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