AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNevis Power Leadership: Nelson Ald Stapleton has been confirmed as the new General Manager of the Nevis Electricity Company Limited (NEVLEC), returning to the island after years in electricity roles across NEVLEC and SKELEC, with Premier Mark Brantley stressing a push to “invest in our people.” Tourism Pivot: Nevis Premier Mark Brantley is urging the industry to shift perspective as geopolitical tensions and higher fuel costs reshape travel—arguing Nevis should lean harder on regional demand and events, not just traditional peak seasons. Drought Warning: Saint Kitts and Nevis has been issued a drought alert after rainfall fell below average and forecasts point to below-normal wet-season totals, with El Niño expected to bring warmer, drier conditions. Air Connectivity Shock: Caribbean Airlines will discontinue service to St Kitts and Nevis (and Dominica) from June 1, while cutting Martinique and Guadeloupe to twice-weekly—passengers are being offered rebooking, refunds, or credits. National Culture: The Government confirmed an Official Funeral for Elston “King Ellie Matt” Nero on June 11 at Newtown Playing Field. Regional Trade Push: ACTIF 2026 is moving forward with its website now live, setting the stage for Africa-Caribbean trade and investment talks under “Shared Roots. New Routes.”
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