AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEU CBI Pressure: The European Union has warned Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, and St. Lucia to end citizenship-by-investment by June 1, 2028 or face loss of Schengen visa-free access—leaders say they’ll coordinate a unified response and travel to Brussels. Medicinal Cannabis Banking: St. Kitts and Nevis has brought in Saboto Caesar to help build a banking and compliance framework for the medicinal cannabis sector, including meetings with financial institutions and unveiling its track-and-trace system. Regional Air Connectivity: Prime Minister Terrance Drew says OECS leaders are still discussing a regional airline to restore post-COVID connectivity and boost trade, tourism, and business growth. CBI Economic Shift: Drew reiterated that the Sustainable Island State Agenda is reducing reliance on CBI, citing a drop in CBI’s GDP share from about 22% to under 10%. Public Health Watch: A new DNA study links St. Kitts’ vervet monkeys to a human-infecting whipworm lineage, raising questions about potential public-health risk. Tourism & Business Events: Restaurant Week 2026 kicks off with 40+ restaurants and bank card perks, while Nevis hosts the A1 Culturama Invitational this weekend with corporate sponsors. Sports Hosting Decision: St. Kitts and Nevis withdrew its 2027 CARIFTA Games bid, clearing the way for Guyana to host.
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