AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDefence Modernisation: St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force says it is moving to create an Air Guard capability, leaning on enhanced unmanned aerial systems for intelligence-led coastal surveillance, alongside plans for an offshore patrol vessel and new vessels. Regional Border Security: The U.S. and CARICOM IMPACS signed a landmark DHS memorandum for biometric data sharing to strengthen border security and immigration vetting across member states. CBI Under Pressure: CARICOM heads in St. Lucia said CBI was not collectively discussed, while Eastern Caribbean CBI states agreed to send a high-level delegation to Brussels to engage EU leaders over visa suspension and a 2028 phase-out demand. Sanctions Spotlight on SKN: The U.S. Treasury placed an Iranian financier on its sanctions list and linked a Charlestown, Nevis company to the network, raising fresh questions about citizenship screening and corporate oversight. ECCB Currency Update: ECCB unveiled redesigned EC banknotes that replace Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait with regional national heroes; St. Kitts’ Sir Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw will appear on the EC$50. Tourism Watch: Tourism Minister Marsha Henderson flagged sector bottlenecks including aircraft delivery delays and cruise fleet changes, even as arrivals remain above pre-pandemic levels.
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