AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoNevis Geothermal Push: Premier Mark Brantley says the Nevis geothermal project is back on track, with the drilling rig expected to be mobilised soon after delays were resolved, and drilling targeted for this year. National Assembly Agenda: Three bills move to first reading and two to second reading at the July 30 sitting, including banking, payment systems, liquor licensing, and an extradition amendment. Tourism & Spend: The Allure of the Seas docked at Port Zante with 6,702 passengers, reinforcing St. Kitts’ cruise momentum and expected tourism benefits. CBI Transition Pressure: Prime Minister Terrance Drew reiterates the Sustainable Island State Agenda is designed to reduce reliance on Citizenship by Investment as EU deadlines loom, while Nevis Premier Mark Brantley argues the EU CBI ultimatum must be tackled regionally, not by Antigua alone. Destiny Security Assurance: Police officials say constitutional authority can’t be transferred in the Destiny SSZ framework, addressing fears of a “state within a state.” Trade & Services: St. Kitts and Nevis joined the Latin American and Caribbean Trade Office in Taiwan, and Dennis Shipping and Hobson Enterprises launched a new US–SKN shipping alliance. Healthcare Investment: Updates continue on the MRI Centre at JNF, with final electrical and air-conditioning work and a Faraday cage ahead of equipment installation. Workforce Milestone: St. Kitts and Nevis recorded its highest workforce in history, with Social Security contributors surpassing 30,000.
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