AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNational Development Scrutiny: Prime Minister Terrance Drew’s media tour is putting the government’s capital-development record under a sharper public lens, with questions raised about whether fewer than 10 “key projects” match the scale of promised transformation since 2022. Governance & Finance: The National Assembly advanced good-governance priorities, including the Extradition (Amendment) Bill, 2026, aimed at closing legal gaps and modernising extradition processes, while Cabinet said the economy remains fiscally solid despite a drop in Citizenship by Investment inflows. Water & Energy Push: Drew highlighted major gains in water security and other services, while Nevis Premier Mark Brantley says the Nevis Geothermal Project is moving toward drilling as the rig is expected to be mobilised soon; Brantley also urged electricity conservation as the fuel surcharge returns. Medicinal Cannabis Regulation: St. Kitts secured a Seed-to-Sale Track and Trace system for the medicinal cannabis industry to improve supply-chain transparency and prevent diversion. Tourism & Business Lift: The Star of the Seas brought 7,400+ passengers to Port Zante, boosting taxis, tours, vendors and restaurants, and Nevis launched “Shop Nevis Naturally,” its first official online store for year-round retail. Relocation Spotlight: St. Kitts and Nevis ranked 8th globally in the 2026 Rumavi Global Relocation Index, topping the Caribbean, with strong tax-friendliness but weaker startup ecosystem scores. Local Economy & Community: Nevis Culturama 52 crowned Oualie Rhythms’ Groovy and Power Soca champions, and Nevis Pages congratulated National Bank “Text Your Predictions” winners.
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