AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEnergy & Infrastructure: Energy Minister Konris Maynard and Nevis Premier Mark Brantley reaffirmed a push for St. Kitts and Nevis to reach energy independence by 2035, anchored on geothermal development, solar expansion, battery storage, and an undersea-linked, resilient grid. Financial Sector & Law: The National Assembly passed a suite of financial-sector and security bills, including amendments to the Financial Services Regulatory Commission, Virtual Assets, Gaming Control, Anti-Terrorism, and Anti-WMD financing. Major Fraud Case: Police charged three people in a US$50 million alleged fraud and money-laundering scheme spanning 2018–2024, with Paul Bilzerian and Gregory Gilpin-Payne facing multiple counts and Terri Steffen charged with conspiracy to launder. Governance & Planning: Government advanced a National Addressing System to fix gaps in street naming and improve postal delivery, emergency response, and GPS-based navigation. Public Safety Notices: Police issued reminders on no street vending near the Music Festival venue and urged truck operators to secure and cover loads. Regional & International: OECS leaders met in Antigua as the bloc marks 45 years, with incoming chair Gaston Browne calling for stronger integration, including a dedicated OECS airline.
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