AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAgro-Processing Push: Minister Samal Duggins welcomed the recommissioning of the Agro-Processing Unit at Needsmust, aiming to cut post-harvest losses and grow value-added agriculture through upgraded equipment and training. UNGA Sustainable Development: Acting PM Dr Geoffrey Hanley told the UN General Assembly that St. Kitts and Nevis is making progress on its Sustainable Island State agenda, highlighting water security moves like a solar-powered desalination plant and new well drilling. Climate & Energy Resilience: St. Kitts and Nevis urged stronger global partnerships for SIDS, arguing climate change, energy security and resilience are tied to economic and national security. Health Partnership for Sickle Cell: St. Kitts and Nevis joined the OneSCD launch at UNGA, backing calls to scale up country-owned systems and move from pilots to national care. Nevis Financial Services Pitch: Premier Mark Brantley promoted Nevis as a secure, well-regulated jurisdiction at a New York investment summit, stressing decades of experience and rule of law. Visa Waivers Expand Travel: St. Kitts and Nevis signed visa waiver agreements with Azerbaijan, easing travel for diplomatic/official/service and ordinary passport holders. Regional Telecom Leadership: Konris Maynard was elected President of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, boosting St. Kitts and Nevis’ regional ICT profile. Retail Bond for Households: Government launched an inaugural Household and NGO retail bond via the ECCB/RGSM, with a 2-year EC$500 minimum and 4.5% fixed annual returns.
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