AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEU CBI Ultimatum: The European Union has given Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, and St. Lucia until June 1, 2028 to end citizenship-by-investment or face loss of Schengen visa-free access; Prime Ministers agreed to coordinate a collective response and travel to Brussels. CBI Pushback at Home: Prime Minister Terrance Drew says St. Kitts and Nevis has already reduced CBI’s GDP share from about 22% to under 10%, arguing the Sustainable Island State Agenda is building a more resilient economy. Medicinal Cannabis Banking Fix: St. Kitts and Nevis is bringing in former SVG Agriculture Minister Saboto Caesar to help design a banking and compliance framework for the medicinal cannabis sector, including track-and-trace systems. Regional Security & Migration Assurance: Drew reiterated that transfers under the US migration cooperation arrangement involve background, immigration, medical, and security checks, and that St. Kitts and Nevis can reject individuals who fail security requirements. Public Safety for Youth: Nearly 100 children completed the Fire and Rescue Summer Safety Programme, ending with a Basseterre march and sessions on fire, first aid, water safety, traffic, disaster preparedness, mental health, and crime prevention. Sports Governance: St. Kitts and Nevis withdrew its bid to host the 2027 CARIFTA Games, clearing the way for Guyana, while Barbados secured 2028 hosting rights.
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