AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAirport Expansion: Nevis broke ground on the multi-million-dollar expansion of the Vance W. Amory International Airport, with Premier Mark Brantley framing it as a long-term boost for tourism and economic resilience. Cruise Homeporting Push: St. Kitts also turned sod on a new cruise terminal at Port Zante, aimed at modernising passenger processing and supporting homeporting operations from 2027. Education Partnerships: Prime Minister Drew met Southern University officials to deepen cooperation in higher education, sustainable agriculture, and workforce development. Local Education Delivery: Drew visited the Basseterre High School construction site to counter claims of stalled work, highlighting jobs and progress. Scholarships & Skills: Nevis invited applications for Morocco higher-education scholarships, while 50 entrepreneurs completed a Small Business Boot Camp backed by the government. Maritime Safety & Travel Updates: Apple Syder management urged passengers to contact them after the June 29 incident, and authorities reported all Apple Syder passengers and crew were safe following the emergency response. Energy Costs & Relief: Nevis Premier Mark Brantley apologised for a sudden electricity fuel surcharge, and the Federation’s fuel/import relief measures run until July 31. Regional Trade Event: AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum ACTIF2026 was postponed in Basseterre due to evolving public health concerns.
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