AGP Executive Report
Last update: 34 minutes agoEnergy Independence Drive: Public Infrastructure and Energy Minister Konris Maynard and Nevis Premier Mark Brantley reaffirmed a coordinated renewable plan to power St. Kitts and Nevis by 2035, combining geothermal, solar, battery storage and an undersea cable linking the islands. Financial Crime Crackdown: The RSCNPF charged three people over an alleged US$50 million fraud and money-laundering scheme running from 2018 to 2024, with Paul Bilzerian and Gregory Gilpin-Payne facing multiple counts and Terri Steffen charged with conspiracy. Financial Sector Reform: The National Assembly passed five bills to strengthen the Federation’s financial regulatory framework, including amendments covering financial services, gaming, virtual assets, anti-terrorism and WMD financing. Water Supply Fix: The Water Services Department moved to restore 24-hour service for St. Peter’s, adding 150,000 gallons daily via new pipeline and pump testing. Digital Health & Addressing: SKNRA completed phase one of the National Digital Health Information System, while government advanced a National Addressing System to fix gaps in street naming and improve emergency response. Regional Integration: Incoming OECS chair Gaston Browne called for a dedicated OECS airline and deeper integration, plus stronger US partnership. International Spotlight: PM Terrance Drew pushed climate justice at the Berlin Climate Mobility Forum. Sports & Culture: UNESCO media literacy training for special education teachers; and Tasha Hendrickson named a finalist for a Caribbean POSH film award.
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