AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCost-of-Living Relief Extended: Cabinet has prolonged St. Kitts and Nevis’ temporary fuel and import relief through Sept. 30, 2026, keeping a 50% excise tax cut on eligible gasoline and a 50% customs service charge reduction, plus removal of shipper surcharges from customs tax/duty calculations. EU CBI Pressure: The EU has set a June 1, 2028 deadline for St. Kitts and Nevis (along with four other Eastern Caribbean states) to phase out citizenship-by-investment programmes or risk losing Schengen visa-free access. Housing Delivery Update: The National Housing Corporation’s Renaissance Project is pushing ahead with construction of affordable homes, including 12 units at Gillard Meadows (about 80% complete) aimed at expanding access in Central Basseterre. Social Services Digitised: Online platforms are expanding access to school-based assistance, with registration now live for CXC fee waivers, book loans, early childhood subventions and uniforms, supported by tools like JAD Cash and e-cash transfers. Medicinal Cannabis Track-and-Trace: The Medicinal Cannabis Authority has implemented a seed-to-sale digital system to monitor the supply chain and strengthen compliance, even as it has yet to announce its first commercial licence. Regional Business & Health: CPL is rolling out free fan health screenings at all eight host venues, partnering with health authorities to test for key non-communicable disease indicators. Sports Spotlight: Honda Newtown United stayed perfect after a 6–2 win over Mapau Cayon Rockettes, powered by Sharema Blake’s four-goal haul.
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