AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoElection Pressure: People’s Labour Party leader Timothy Harris has challenged Prime Minister Terrance Drew to call a general election, saying voters should decide the country’s political future. Harris cited healthcare, the cost of living and support for local businesses as priorities. CBI Debate: Nevis Premier Mark Brantley warned that ending the Citizenship by Investment programme could force tax increases or more borrowing to maintain public services. Drew says his government is reducing reliance on CBI, which he said accounted for nearly 70% of the budget when he took office, with a goal of cutting that share below 10% by 2027. Citizenship Access: Applications are now open for some overseas descendants born after September 19, 1983, under new routes based on a Kittitian or Nevisian parent or grandparent. Nevis Geothermal: Brantley says site works and water infrastructure must be ready before the drilling rig arrives; delays could cost US$40,000 a day. Cannabis Banking: The national bank is prepared to serve licensed medicinal cannabis businesses that comply with regulations.
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