AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDigital Resilience & Early Warnings: Grenada is advancing disaster preparedness through the Regional Cell Broadcast Emergency Warning System, with St. Kitts and Nevis among participating countries validating the system under ITU/World Bank support. Banking & Regional Finance: A Caribbean banking series spotlights Scotiabank taking Scotia Group Jamaica private, raising the bigger question of who controls regional banking access to global finance. Citizenship by Investment & Local Education: St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship Unit raised US$4,500 via a silent auction at IGS 2026 for Cotton Thomas Comprehensive School, with proceeds presented during the gala. STEM & Youth Skills: ECCB’s free 2026 STEM Camp (starting July 6) targets ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, linking digital transformation with practical tech and leadership training. Telecom Upgrade Costs: Digicel will phase out 2G in St. Kitts and Nevis, affecting about 383 customers on 2G-only devices who must upgrade to 3G/4G. Tourism & Connectivity: Norwegian Prima is scheduled for 13 Port Zante calls between Nov 2026 and Mar 2027, supporting winter cruise demand. Energy & Business Planning: Nevis’ fuel surcharge and tariff pressures are in focus as the federation pushes toward energy independence via renewables and geothermal. Governance & Security: UNDP urges stronger Caribbean-EU judicial cooperation to dismantle transnational crime networks, while St. Kitts and Nevis police participation at IFPC 2026 highlights cross-border security coordination.
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