AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy: Nevis is finishing site and water works before a geothermal drilling rig arrives; Premier Mark Brantley warns delays could cost US$40,000 a day. Business Finance: The National Bank is prepared to provide services to licensed medicinal cannabis operators that meet regulatory requirements, easing a key barrier to growth. CBI and Diversification: Brantley warns ending the investment programme could mean higher taxes or borrowing to fund public services. Prime Minister Terrance Drew says the government is working to reduce reliance on CBI, which he says made up nearly 70% of the budget when he took office, with targets below 20% in 2026 and 10% in 2027. Business Climate: A new online business-licence portal aims to simplify applications, while a 15-member US business delegation visited to explore investment and partnership opportunities. Jobs: Government has allocated EC$54 million to STEP and is examining pathways into permanent employment.
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