AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDigital Health Upgrade: St. Kitts and Nevis has deployed the National Digital Health Information System (NDHIS) at JNF General Hospital, with officials saying it’s more than replacing paper records and is meant to modernise care across the Federation. AI & Youth Policy: St. Kitts and Nevis joined a UN Youth and AI Summit in New York, helping draft a Youth-Led Declaration on AI policy and governance focused on digital rights and upskilling. Radiation Safety Training: A regional course is training professionals to safeguard countries from radiation-related risks, addressing a Caribbean gap in specialised radiation protection expertise. Education Tech & Access: The 2026 School Uniform Assistance Programme is moving into a digital voucher phase using approved digital wallets and participating vendors. Construction Update: Work on the new Basseterre High School enters a new phase with building work underway and a major crane on site. Agriculture Resilience: Coconut seedlings are being distributed with hands-on training to revive local production and support food security. Maritime Security: A tanker was hijacked in the Gulf of Aden and redirected toward Somalia, underscoring ongoing piracy risks in the region. Weather Alerts That Act: St. Kitts and Nevis is set to host workshops to improve how weather warnings are delivered and acted on using standard alerting and impact-based forecasting. Medicinal Cannabis Pathway: The Medicinal Cannabis Authority opens registration for a Traditional Cultivator Programme orientation starting Aug. 20.
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