AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCBI and Diversification: Prime Minister Terrance Drew says CBI supplied nearly 70% of the budget when he took office, and the government aims to cut that share below 20% in 2026. Nevis Premier Mark Brantley warns ending the programme could mean higher taxes or borrowing; the Dutch government says it has no information confirming a November 12 EU deadline. Business Finance: The National Bank is prepared to serve licensed medicinal-cannabis operators that meet regulatory requirements, easing a barrier to investment. Geothermal Project: Nevis is coordinating site and water works before a drilling rig arrives; a delay could cost US$40,000 a day. Investment and Business: A 15-member US trade mission visited to explore partnerships, while a new online business-licence portal is intended to simplify applications. Jobs and Household Costs: The government has allocated EC$54 million to STEP and is examining routes to permanent jobs. It will also keep cooking-gas prices at EC$30 for a 20-pound cylinder and EC$140 for a 100-pound cylinder.
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