AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCrime as Public Health: CARICOM and UNDP launched a new Crime & Violence Action Framework in St. Kitts, pushing the region to treat violence like a preventable epidemic—not just a policing problem—while Prime Minister Terrance Drew stressed that progress needs real political will. Local Courts: Nevis’ High Court awarded EC$30,000 to Malvern Walwyn after finding police used inhumane force during an arrest, and the High Court also upheld the Minister’s power to regulate copyright licensing, dismissing ECCO’s challenge. Tourism Push: Nevis and St. Kitts kept momentum at the CHTA Marketplace, and Nevis’ tourism team promoted the island’s mango culture in Miami. Culture & Community: An official funeral was announced for “King Ellie Matt” Nero (June 11), and Nevis marked the 100th birthday of Ernestine Wilks. Business & Jobs: Government is consulting on a Youth Economic Empowerment Bureau to help young entrepreneurs start businesses. Regional Diplomacy: COFCOR wrapped in Paramaribo with a renewed call for people-centred foreign policy outcomes.
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