AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMigration & Security: PM Terrance Drew says St. Kitts and Nevis will not be “exposed to individuals with criminal backgrounds” under the U.S. migration cooperation arrangement, stressing screening before any transfers. Medicinal Cannabis Banking: St. Kitts and Nevis has enlisted former St. Vincent agriculture minister Saboto Caesar to help build a medicinal cannabis banking framework, including meetings with financial institutions and unveiling the track-and-trace system. EU Visa Pressure on CBI: The EU warns five Eastern Caribbean states, including St. Kitts and Nevis, to end citizenship-by-investment by 2028 or face loss of visa-free Schengen access; leaders plan a coordinated push to Brussels. Regional Connectivity: OECS leaders continue talks on a regional airline to restore post-COVID air links and boost trade and tourism. Healthcare Infrastructure: Work on the Smart Hospital is set to resume after design changes following a geological feature, aimed at avoiding costly foundation methods. Public Life & Culture: SKNDF marks its 29th anniversary with an open day and recruitment showcase; and the Federation mourns calypso icon King Star Shield. Regional Tragedy: Guyana’s MV Barima disaster updates report rising deaths and missing persons as search efforts continue.
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