AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRenewables Roadmap: St. Kitts and Nevis has kicked off work toward 100% renewable electricity, with a roadmap funded by the EU (Euroclima Caribbean) and delivered via UNDP and Greening the Islands, aiming to cut CO2 emissions by 61% by 2030 over an 18-month planning process. Climate-Friendly Cooling: The Environment Ozone Unit trained over 12 local refrigeration and air-conditioning technicians in good servicing practices under the HCFC phase-out plan, supporting safer handling and reduced refrigerant emissions. Space Life Sciences: Nevis launched its first Caribbean space life sciences experiment on May 31 from Sweden, studying how microgravity and hypergravity affect human immune cells and gene expression, with teachers and university partners driving the project. Digital Health Upgrade: St. Kitts signed the NDHIS contract, with the NTRC partnering with the local Robotics Association to build and stress-test a secure national system, backed by PAHO review and an initial EC$1.68m investment. Nevis Power Leadership: Nevlec appointed Nelson Ald Stapleton as General Manager, tasking him with leading the utility’s next growth and energy transition phase. Water Resilience: Nevis is preparing a new 500,000-gallon Stoney Hill storage tank to boost redundancy, while St. Kitts continues drought-response pipeline upgrades to protect supply. AI Policy for Education & Culture: UNESCO is urging AI adoption with regulation as St. Kitts and Nevis works on AI-related rules, including how AI affects creative work and learning.
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