AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHousing & CBI-backed development: Nineteen families received keys to new homes in Stapleton, St. Peter’s, as the National Housing Corporation handed over 16 two-bedroom and 3 one-bedroom units—funded through the wider push for affordable housing, with the Citizenship by Investment programme cited as a key financing source. Water security in Nevis: The Nevis Island Administration commissioned a new 500,000-gallon glass-fused water storage tank at Stoney Hill, boosting total capacity at the site to one million gallons to help protect 24/7 supply during droughts and pump failures. Fiscal watch: The ECCB’s Economic and Financial Review 2025 Update flags a widening deficit, weak tax collections, spending overruns and rising debt risks for St. Kitts and Nevis—calling for urgent revenue mobilisation and fiscal realignment. Sports business pulse: Week Two of the SKNFA/National Bank Group Premier League left Newtown United and SL Horsford St. Paul’s United unbeaten at the top, while Old Road United Jets suffered another loss and remain winless. Regional diplomacy & sustainability: St. Kitts and Nevis’ OAS ambassador outlined the Sustainable Island State Agenda (SISA) and urged partners to help close the “implementation gap” through technology, expertise and project preparation. Local enterprise spotlight: A St. Kitts craft entrepreneur is reviving heritage through Lyvelle, luxury leather handbags and accessories rooted in local craftsmanship. Immigration/visa signals: US B1/B2 visa issuance data shows St. Kitts and Nevis recorded 238 issuances in early 2026, while some nearby states reported zero—useful context for travel-linked business planning.
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