AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDemerara Distillers Expansion: Demerara Distillers (St. Kitts and Nevis) Limited has broken ground on a US$10M redevelopment at Bird Rock, adding bottling, packaging, warehousing, lab/quality control, and retail/heritage spaces—Prime Minister Drew called it a vote of confidence in the Federation and a boost to regional trade. Regional Integration: Drew also framed the project as part of deeper St. Kitts–Guyana cooperation, with MOUs spanning investments, food security, health, education, and security training. Medicinal Cannabis Oversight: The Medicinal Cannabis Authority has launched a seed-to-sale track-and-trace system to monitor the full supply chain, supporting transparency, compliance, and future licensing. Domestic Football Funding: SKNFA, led by Atiba Harris, disbursed EC$128,200 in 2025–2026 prize money to Premier Division and Division One clubs, with Old Road Jets taking EC$50,000. Land & Tenure Fix: The Sustainable Development Ministry is working to resolve a New Guinea land matter after finding leasing violations, including unpaid lease rates and stalled purchase agreements. Renewables Push (Nevis): Nevis geothermal preparations moved closer to drilling after a readiness review covering site logistics and port capability. EU Golden Passport Pressure: The EU has warned five Caribbean states, including St. Kitts and Nevis, to phase out citizenship-by-investment by June 1, 2028 or risk losing Schengen visa-free access.
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