AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDigital Government Push: St. Kitts and Nevis’ Digital Transformation Unit is positioning itself as the “hub” for coordinating government tech upgrades—setting standards for data, security, and delivery so departments don’t duplicate work. Crime as Public Health: CARICOM, the UN and UNDP have launched a Diagnostic Document and Framework for Action in Basseterre, urging the region to treat crime and violence as a preventable public health emergency—backed by cross-sector work from health to justice. Youth Economic Plan: Prime Minister Terrance Drew opened a Youth Economic Empowerment Bureau validation workshop, aiming to turn youth ideas into businesses through mentorship, financing pathways, and training. Rehabilitation Returns: The New Horizon Rehabilitation Centre was recommissioned in Harris’ Village, with leaders stressing “second chances” for vulnerable youth. Courts & Rights: The High Court awarded EC$30,000 to Malvern Walwyn over inhumane police force during an arrest, while also dismissing an ECCO challenge to St. Kitts-Nevis copyright licensing rules. Regional Security: Two Jamaican fugitives were captured and repatriated after joint operations, with police reiterating the federation won’t be a safe haven.
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