AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFood Security & Climate-Smart Farming: PM Terrance Drew’s media tour spotlighted the Greenhouse Village at Brotherson Estate, nearing completion with 24 greenhouse structures set to use modern farming tech to boost “crash crop” output and cut the federation’s heavy food import bill. Healthcare Tech Upgrade: The Joseph N. France General Hospital MRI Centre is in its final build phase (about 95% complete), with remaining electrical and air-conditioning work ahead of a Faraday cage installation and MRI commissioning—aimed at faster, local diagnostic care. Medicinal Cannabis Regulation: St. Kitts and Nevis secured a Seed-to-Sale Track and Trace system for medicinal cannabis, using Grower IQ software to monitor cultivation through retail to prevent diversion and protect product purity. Sustainable Development Diplomacy: The federation advanced renewable-energy and small-island resilience partnerships at the UN’s HLPF, including discussions on grid modernisation and financing for the green transition. Regional Connectivity & Policy: Drew urged Africa-Caribbean mobility by removing “unnecessary barriers,” while aviation research called for a regional approach to sustainable air transport and better intraregional links. Maritime Safety Watch: SKANReg flagged multiple Black Sea security incidents involving drone attacks and weapons strikes on merchant vessels, underscoring ongoing risks to lawful shipping.
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