AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPM Health & Governance Update: Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew met Deputy PM Dr. Geoffrey Hanley in Miami on Sept. 28, receiving a full briefing on government work and St. Kitts and Nevis’ UNGA81 engagements while Drew continues rehabilitation after a September stroke; Drew thanked Hanley, Cabinet and Acting PM Konris Maynard for steady leadership. Acting PM UNGA81 Town Hall: Hanley and the UNGA delegation held a diaspora town hall in New York, chaired by Ambassador Jacinth Henry-Martin, giving nationals a direct channel to raise priorities as the delegation pushed positions on AI and regional cooperation. Labour Protections for Nurses: A new Ghana–St. Kitts and Nevis labour agreement signed in New York guarantees Ghanaian nurses enhanced, legally protected salaries, health insurance, rent allowance and end-of-service benefits. Regional Airlift Boost: Trans Anguilla Airways opened a dedicated St. Kitts airport office and local team at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, framed as a long-term investment in regional connectivity. Consumer Affairs Enforcement: The Consumer Affairs Department issued fixed penalty tickets and reminded retailers to comply with the Consumer Protection Act 2023 on pricing, safety, labelling and receipts. Diplomatic Travel Ease: St. Kitts and Nevis and Azerbaijan signed a visa-waiver agreement covering all passport categories, easing travel and deepening bilateral ties. Justice Reform Spotlight: Attorney General Garth Wilkin shared St. Kitts and Nevis’ criminal justice reforms at a UN crime congress meeting in Abu Dhabi, highlighting major reductions in homicides. Culture in Mourning: Drew and officials paid tribute to calypso legend “Mighty Sparrow” after his death in New York at 91.
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