AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDefence Tech Upgrade: St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force is moving toward its first Air Guard capability, focused on intelligence-led coastal surveillance using capable unmanned aerial vehicles, alongside plans for an offshore patrol vessel. Regional Security & Governance: CARICOM leaders met in Saint Lucia for the 51st Heads of Government meeting, with discussions spanning regional integration, cost-of-living pressures, and practical steps to improve affordability. Tourism Under Pressure: Tourism Minister Marsha Henderson flagged climate change, economic volatility, and local bottlenecks—like aircraft delivery delays and cruise itinerary shifts—as stayover arrivals keep beating pre-pandemic levels. Money & Identity Modernisation: ECCB unveiled new EC banknote designs featuring Caribbean national heroes (including Sir Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw on the EC$50), while St. Kitts and Nevis pushes ahead with a Taiwan-backed digital e-ID pilot for secure access to services. Local Infrastructure: St. Kitts broke ground on a new cruise terminal aimed at home-porting by 2027, and Nevis is set to introduce radar speed cameras to automate ticketing and improve road safety. Trade & Skills: The Ministry of International Trade, with OECS support, is running a four-day seminar to strengthen the services sector and negotiating capacity.
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