AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCARICOM Leadership & Unity: Outgoing St. Kitts and Nevis PM Terrance Drew wrapped his six-month CARICOM chairmanship in St. Lucia, urging leaders to settle disputes privately, boost participation, and modernize governance so the bloc delivers results for citizens. CARICOM Secretary-General Legal Fight: Trinidad and Tobago is pushing for the Caribbean Court of Justice to weigh in on the reappointment of CARICOM SG Carla Barnett, arguing the process was unlawful—while Jamaica says it won’t overturn the decision but remains concerned about procedure and the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas. EU Pressure on Citizenship by Investment: St. Kitts PM Drew remains publicly quiet as the EU presses Eastern Caribbean CBI phase-outs; Antigua and Barbuda says the EU has demanded a 2028 phase-out and is tying it to visa-free suspension rules. Tourism & Jobs Push: Nevis broke ground on the Vance Amory airport expansion, backed by Taiwan, while St. Kitts advanced its Port Zante cruise terminal plan—aiming for home-porting from Nov. 2027 and more visitor spend. Business & Community Events: Nevis Mango Festival kicked off with “Nevis Goes Mango” for local businesses; cooperatives marked International Day with “Cooperatives for a Peaceful World.” Public Safety: Police charged six people in separate St. Kitts and Nevis matters, including wounding and firearm-related offences.
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