AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFiscal Watch: The ECCB’s updated 2025 outlook for St. Kitts and Nevis flags a widening deficit, weak tax collections, spending overruns, and rising debt risks—urging urgent revenue mobilisation and fiscal realignment as Citizenship by Investment revenue declines. Sustainable Development: Ambassador Jacinth Henry-Martin told the OAS that St. Kitts and Nevis’ Sustainable Island State Agenda (SISA) targets renewable energy, water security, climate-smart agriculture, resilient housing, health infrastructure and a circular economy—while calling for help closing the implementation gap. Water Security (Nevis): Nevis commissioned a new 500,000-gallon glass-fused storage tank at Stoney Hill, boosting total capacity to one million gallons to strengthen drought resilience. Housing Delivery: Nineteen families received keys in Stapleton as the housing expansion drive continues, with PM Drew congratulating homeowners while recovering. Recycling & Partnerships: Taiwanese students toured the Conaree landfill recycling operations as part of a Taiwan–Federation sustainability push to expand recycling infrastructure. Sports (SKNFA Premier League): Dieppe Bay Eagles opened strong and later drew 2-2 with Conaree, while St. Peters notched their first win with a 5-1 rout of Lodge Patriots. Maritime & Agriculture: A fertiliser cargo ship released after a Somali piracy ordeal highlights ongoing shipping risks that can disrupt regional farm supply chains. Local Business/Events: Sugar Mas 55 leadership appointments were unveiled, and the SKNCIC Nevis Division announced its 30-year business advocacy celebration. Media Skills: A Prime Minister’s Lecture highlighted the pressure on local journalism as business models struggle and investigative reporting needs more support.
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