AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 minutes agoTourism & Jobs: St. Kitts and Nevis broke ground on a new cruise terminal at Port Zante, aiming for cruise home-porting by Nov 2027 to boost visitor spend, overnight stays, airlift demand, and local business activity. Nevis Aviation Boost: Nevis also started construction on the Vance W. Amory International Airport expansion, including a 2,000-foot runway extension and upgraded terminal, customs, and fire-fighting facilities, targeted for completion in 18 months. Regional Business Climate: The AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF 2026) was deferred after evolving public health concerns in parts of Africa, with Afreximbank and the Government citing health and safety for delegates and partners. Workforce Development: St. Kitts and Nevis signed a skills partnership with Hamburg to prepare the future workforce for the green-energy transition. Energy & Public Trust: SKELEC denied false online claims about an employee injury during a disconnection exercise, stressing it does not do disconnections on weekends. Legal & Business Risk: The Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal upheld enforcement proceedings in the Ramsbury vs Ocean View dispute, while striking down one committal provision. Human Capital: Nevis launched Morocco scholarship applications covering tuition, accommodation, stipends, and travel, including business, engineering, renewable energy, and data-focused master’s options.
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