AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWater Security & Infrastructure: PM Drew says the Basseterre Desalination Plant is on track to deliver 24-hour water access for about 70% of the population, pairing desalination with wells, reservoirs and upgraded distribution. Agriculture & Food Security: The Greenhouse Village Initiative is nearing completion, with 24 greenhouse structures set to support climate-resilient “crash crops” and help cut the $200m annual food import bill. Tourism & Creative Economy: Drew’s media tour highlighted the $50m Prime Creative Arts Centre as a CBI-funded economic pillar, while the Symbol of Love Monument and Museum Project at Fort Thomas is positioned as a major regional tourism draw. Energy & Renewables: Nevis Premier Brantley says the Nevis Geothermal Project is moving toward drilling, with the rig expected to be mobilized soon; meanwhile, Nevis residents face a returned fuel surcharge tied to global oil volatility. Medicinal Cannabis Industry: St. Kitts and Nevis secured a Seed-to-Sale Track and Trace system to strengthen transparency and prevent diversion across the supply chain. Governance & Public Service: A High Court ruling in the Petrona Thomas transfer case calls the process unlawful and void, citing “vindictiveness and heavy-handedness.” Maritime & Safety: The Christena Commission of Inquiry coverage reiterates failures around overcrowding, passenger counts and accountability. Regional Policy: CARICOM leaders focus on resilience systems they can influence, from food and energy security to healthcare and regional trade. Diaspora & Health: RIDU details diaspora outreach via its quarterly Diaspora Digest, and officials say a new MRI facility at JNF Hospital is in its final construction phase.
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