AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHealthcare Workforce: St. Kitts and Nevis formally welcomed 47 trained nurses from Ghana under the Ghana Labour Exchange Programme, with 32 general nurses and 15 community/public health nurses set to deploy across hospitals and clinics for two years—aimed at easing staffing pressure and improving patient outcomes. Scholarships & Diplomacy: Prime Minister Terrance Drew urged the 37 Taiwan scholarship recipients to return home ready to contribute, as the Federation’s largest-ever Taiwan cohort was announced (27 MOFA, 10 ICDF, with some deferred to 2027). Tax Relief: The Inland Revenue Department confirmed 2026 Discounted VAT Rate Days—5% instead of 17% on Aug. 28–29 (vehicles excluded), plus earlier and Christmas schedules. Justice & Security: The Attorney General says the Extradition (Amendment) Bill, 2026, will close legal gaps and modernise extradition procedures to better tackle cross-border crime. Opposition Politics: The People’s Labour Party unveiled six new candidates at its People’s Convention, expanding its declared representation to seven constituencies ahead of the next general election. International Shock: PM Drew extended condolences to Colombia after a 7.4 earthquake killed at least 164 people, with rescue efforts continuing.
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