AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCyber Safety: CARICOM IMPACS and local authorities issued a warning about sophisticated phishing schemes using fake tenders, bids and RFPs—don’t click unexpected links, verify procurement requests via trusted channels, and report suspicious emails. Consumer Protection: Consumer Affairs fined seven retailers after a 72-hour sweep of Basseterre stores, citing sales of expired goods under the Consumer Protection Act, 2023. Education & Mobility: The Education Ministry says students return Sept. 7 with a stronger bus fleet: the largest bus is back after repairs, and two Taiwan-donated electric buses add disability-friendly transport. Youth & Community Finance: The Joy Project ran financial literacy sessions for young girls with Davinia Tomlinson, partnering with Girls Illuminated to build money skills early. Local Governance & Business Risk: SKNANB says from Sept. 1 joint-loan repayments must come from one designated account, raising questions for separated couples and changed business partnerships. Trade & Diplomacy: St. Kitts and Nevis’ resident ambassador in Taiwan, Donya Francis, joined the Taiwan Kids Festival, highlighting ongoing ties. Regulated Cannabis: SKNMCA opened registration for a Traditional Cultivator Programme orientation (Aug. 20–22) to prepare participants for the medicinal cannabis sector. Sports Business: CPL/WCPL adjusted start times for two Guyana Amazon Warriors fixtures on Sept. 6, including the Patriots match.
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