AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDrought & Water Security: St. Kitts and Nevis issued a drought warning as El Niño-linked forecasts point to below-normal rainfall, urging residents and water-dependent businesses to start conservation now. Tourism Investment Push: The government launched “Explore St. Kitts and Nevis” to attract luxury travellers and investors, positioning the destination for lifestyle living and future investment. ACTIF 2026 Trade Platform: The Africa-Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum website is now live (actif2026.com), opening registration for the July 29–31 summit focused on enterprise and innovation. Nevis Power Sector Leadership: Nevis appointed Nelson Ald Stapleton as General Manager of the Nevis Electricity Company (NEVLEC), effective June 1, highlighting local technical leadership. Diaspora as Economic Capital: Ambassador Jacinth Henry-Martin urged deeper diaspora engagement as “strategic capital,” blending culture, know-how and market access to support development. Regional Politics & Cuba: CARICOM’s Cuba statement drew a split, with Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago distancing themselves—another sign of widening regional fault lines that can spill into economic planning. Caribbean Airlines Route Cuts: Caribbean Airlines will discontinue service to St. Kitts and Dominica from June 1 as it restructures after route losses.
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