AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRetail Bond Push: St. Kitts and Nevis launched an inaugural Household and Non-Governmental Organisation Retail Bond via the RGSM/ECCB, with a 2-year, fixed 4.5% rate and a low EC$500 minimum (interest paid semi-annually), as officials and ECCB Governor Timothy Antoine urged a shift from saving to investing. Citizenship Reform: The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill is set to expand eligibility for overseas-born grandchildren, closing a long-standing gap since 1983 and potentially easing related property fee impacts. UNGA Diplomacy: Acting PM Geoffrey Hanley led the delegation to UNGA 81, while Foreign Minister Dr. Denzil Douglas backed Guyana’s UN Secretary-General bid and pushed CELAC–India ties, including support for a Franco-Mexican veto-regulation initiative. Children, Tech, and Governance: First Lady Diani Prince-Drew brought a Caribbean voice to the “Fostering the Future Together” children-and-technology push, aligning with Melania Trump’s expanded coalition and big-tech partnerships. Public Finance & Oversight: Parliament passed the Payment Systems and Services Bill, updating the framework for modern digital payments and licensing for non-bank providers. Sports & Culture: Elijah Walters was selected to represent SKN at the 2026 World Sailing Inclusive Championship in Portugal; Nevis also honoured 10 outstanding citizens at Independence 43 awards.
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