AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEU CBI Deadline: The EU has told five Caribbean states—including St. Kitts and Nevis—to end Citizenship by Investment by June 2028, warning visa-free Schengen access could be suspended; regional leaders say the move threatens budgets and the Eastern Caribbean dollar’s stability. CARICOM Diplomacy: At the CARICOM Heads meeting, St. Lucia PM Philip J. Pierre said CBI wasn’t discussed because it doesn’t affect every member state, while leaders also offered to mediate between the U.S. and Cuba amid a humanitarian crisis. CARICOM Governance Clash: Trinidad and Tobago’s objection to CARICOM SG Carla Barnett’s reappointment is set to go to the Caribbean Court of Justice for an advisory opinion, with leaders agreeing to keep the current status quo. ECCB Milestones: Dominica takes over the ECCB Monetary Council chairmanship as the EC dollar’s 50-year fixed-rate anniversary is marked, with new EC banknote/coin designs unveiled. Local Public Order: The DPPO is discontinuing proceedings against Kollison Band members charged over funeral procession noise, while police also charged seven others for playing noisy instruments without a licence. Community Safety: St. Kitts launched a gang graffiti removal drive in Central Basseterre, with residents and officials joining clean-up and social rehabilitation efforts.
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