AGP Executive Report

Cruise Infrastructure: St. Kitts and Nevis has broken ground on a new Port Zante cruise terminal, built for home-porting so passengers can start and end trips in St. Kitts, with upgraded security, baggage screening, and immigration tech aimed at longer stays and stronger local spending. Education Build-Out: Prime Minister Terrance Drew visited the Basseterre High School construction site to show progress and highlight local jobs tied to the project. Nevis Airport Upgrade: The Nevis Island Administration broke ground on a multi-million-dollar expansion of the Vance W. Amory International Airport, targeting more air traffic and tourism growth. Federal Delays Watch: Nevis Premier Mark Brantley says a response on the delayed Destiny Project from the federal government is expected this week, after cabinet timing issues. Higher Ed & Research Links: Drew met Southern University officials to expand pathways in higher education, sustainable agriculture, and workforce development. Digital Health Governance: St. Kitts and Nevis set up a Nursing Informatics Advisory Committee to guide the HIS/EHR rollout, with support from the Robotics Association. Scholarships: Nevis announced Morocco scholarship applications for citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis, covering tuition, housing, stipends, and travel. Public Health: WHO says the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak is officially over after 13 infections and 3 deaths. Seismic Update: A magnitude 3.9 quake was recorded northeast of Antigua and Barbuda; no immediate damage reports.

Tourism Tech & Infrastructure: St. Kitts and Nevis has broken ground on a new cruise terminal at Port Zante, built for 2027 home-porting with modern passenger processing, advanced security and baggage screening, and enhanced immigration technology aimed at smoother arrivals and departures. Education & Workforce: PM Terrance Drew visited the Basseterre High School site to highlight construction progress and local jobs as the federation pushes forward on a flagship education facility. Digital Government & Health: The Ministry of Health set up a Nursing Informatics Advisory Committee to steer the national Hospital Information System and Electronic Health Record rollout, with nursing governance support across institution and community services. STEM & Skills: ECCB announced a free 4-week STEM Camp starting July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, focused on tech creation and leadership. Disaster Readiness: UWI-SRC urged regional preparedness after major Venezuela quakes, noting the Caribbean Plate’s active seismic zone and advising calm, readiness over panic. Regional Science & Policy: PM Drew outlined digital transformation plans, including progress toward a national digital ID and upgrades across social security, healthcare, border security, and government operations.

Tourism Infrastructure: St. Kitts and Nevis has broken ground on a new cruise terminal at Port Zante, aiming to shift from day-stops to full home-porting by November 2027—so visitors can fly in, stay longer, and board in Basseterre. Local Politics & Ports: Opposition leader Ralph Gonsalves says his ULP government held detailed talks with Global Ports Holdings before losing office, while the new administration faces questions about the cruise-port deal terms. Digital Government & Health Tech: PM Terrance Drew outlined St. Kitts and Nevis digital transformation plans, including a national digital ID and online passport services; meanwhile the Ministry of Health created a Nursing Informatics Advisory Committee to guide the HIS/EHR rollout. STEM for Youth: ECCB will run a free 2026 STEM Camp starting July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories. Disaster Readiness: UWI’s Seismic Research Centre urged calm but preparedness after major Venezuela quakes, noting regional monitoring continues. Regional Science & Education: UNESCO supported inclusive media and information literacy training for educators, with St. Kitts and Nevis participation.

Digital Government: PM Terrance Drew laid out St. Kitts and Nevis digital transformation plans, including progress on a national digital ID, online passport applications, and upgrades across social security, healthcare, border security, and internal government services. Healthcare Tech: The Ministry of Health formally created a Nursing Informatics Advisory Committee to steer nursing input into the HIS/EHR rollout, with the St. Kitts Nevis Robotics Association supporting training and systems work. Disaster Readiness: Grenada advanced regional cell broadcast emergency warning capabilities, co-hosting a validation workshop with St. Kitts and Nevis and others under ITU/World Bank support. STEM for Youth: ECCB announced its 2026 STEM Camp (starting July 6), aiming to build AI, Python, and design-thinking skills for 14–18-year-olds across ECCU member states including St. Kitts and Nevis. Local Tech Connectivity: Digicel begins transitioning away from 2G-only service, urging affected customers to upgrade to 3G/4G devices. Regional Science & Safety: UWI-SRC urged calm but preparedness after major Venezuela quakes, noting regional stress effects without a direct link to specific faults. Earthquake Update: A magnitude 3.9 quake was recorded northeast of Antigua and Barbuda; no damage reported. Citizenship & Rights (Global): The US Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, a major setback to efforts to restrict it. Maritime History: A special report revisits the Christena Commission of Inquiry and the safety reforms it sparked after the 1970 disaster. Citizenship-by-Investment Politics: On Nevis, the Destiny Project remains stalled pending federal sign-off, with sovereignty and regulatory oversight at the center of the dispute. Cruise Port Governance (Regional): Ralph Gonsalves says his ULP government held detailed talks with Global Ports Holdings before losing office, raising questions about the terms of a proposed long-term cruise terminal deal.

Maritime Safety & History: A new deep-dive revisits the 1970 Commission of Inquiry into the MV Christena disaster, detailing what led to the sinking, what could have prevented it, and the reforms that reshaped Eastern Caribbean maritime safety. Earthquake Watch: A magnitude 3.9 quake was recorded northeast of Antigua and Barbuda; the UWI Seismic Research Centre says it’s preliminary, shallow, and no damage has been reported so far. Digital Government: PM Terrance Drew outlined St. Kitts and Nevis’ digital transformation push, including progress on a national digital ID, plus upgrades aimed at social security, healthcare, border security, and government services. Healthcare Tech: The Ministry of Health set up a Nursing Informatics Advisory Committee to guide clinical governance for the federation’s HIS/EHR rollout, with support from the St. Kitts Nevis Robotics Association. Youth & STEM: ECCB’s free 2026 STEM Camp opens July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, aiming to build AI and design-thinking skills. Regional Policy: Canada and CARICOM met in Panama to refresh a results-focused action plan spanning resilient economies, climate action, and regional security. Mobility & Passports: The Global Passport Index 2026 highlights widening gaps in global mobility, with St. Kitts and Nevis cited for strong outperformance. Local Governance: The Destiny Project on Nevis remains stalled over federal approvals and constitutional sovereignty concerns. Education & Inclusion: UNESCO-backed media and information literacy training for educators reached participants across the region, including St. Kitts and Nevis. Connectivity Update: Digicel begins shifting off 2G services, urging affected customers to upgrade to 3G/4G devices.

Digital Transformation: PM Terrance Drew says St. Kitts and Nevis is pushing ahead on a national digital ID, online passport applications, and upgrades across social security, healthcare, and border security. Digital Health: The Ministry of Health has set up a Nursing Informatics Advisory Committee to steer clinical governance for the HIS/EHR rollout, with support from the St. Kitts and Nevis Robotics Association. Telecom Upgrade: Digicel will phase out 2G in St. Kitts and Nevis, urging affected customers to move to 3G/4G devices. National Infrastructure Tech: Work continues on a National Addressing System to fix gaps in street naming for better postal delivery, GPS navigation, and emergency response. Disaster Readiness: UWI Seismic Research Centre urges calm but preparedness after major Venezuela earthquakes, noting regional seismic stress and ongoing monitoring. Youth & STEM: ECCB’s free 2026 STEM Camp opens July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, including St. Kitts and Nevis. Governance & Sovereignty: The Destiny Project on Nevis remains stalled pending federal approval, as leaders clash over regulatory oversight and constitutional land-use safeguards. Mobility & Passports: A new Global Passport Index report highlights widening passport gaps worldwide and notes strong outperformance by St. Kitts and Nevis.

Digital Transformation: PM Terrance Drew used “The Roundtable” to outline St. Kitts and Nevis’ push for digital services, including a national digital ID, online passport applications, and upgrades across social security, healthcare, and border security. Disaster Preparedness: UWI’s Seismic Research Centre urged calm but readiness after major Venezuela earthquakes, saying there’s no direct link to other regional quakes despite shared tectonic zone activity. Digital Health Governance: The Ministry of Health set up a Nursing Informatics Advisory Committee to guide clinical governance for the national HIS/EHR rollout, with nursing services formally positioned to shape nursing-specific workflows. Telecom Upgrade: Digicel announced it will phase out 2G in St. Kitts and Nevis, affecting about 383 customers on 2G-only devices who must move to 3G/4G. National Infrastructure Tech: Government advanced plans for a National Addressing System to fix gaps in street naming and improve postal delivery, emergency response, GPS use, and planning—plus a pilot app to let residents name unnamed streets. Youth & STEM: ECCB will host a free 2026 STEM Camp starting July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, aiming to build AI and design-thinking skills.

Digital Transformation: PM Dr. Terrance Drew used his “Roundtable” media engagement to outline St. Kitts and Nevis’ push into digital services, including a near-complete national digital ID for one-card access across government and private transactions, plus online passport upgrades. Seismic Preparedness: UWI’s Seismic Research Centre urged calm but readiness after major quakes in Venezuela and nearby regions, saying there’s no direct link to a single fault system even as regional seismic activity shows a small uptick. Digital Health Governance: The Ministry of Health formally set up a Nursing Informatics Advisory Committee to guide clinical governance for the federation’s Hospital Information System and Electronic Health Record rollout, with support from the St. Kitts Nevis Robotics Association. National Addressing System: Government plans a new National Addressing System to fix gaps like unnamed streets, improve postal and emergency response routing, and enable better GPS and planning—paired with a community street-naming feedback pilot. Mobile Network Update: Digicel will phase out 2G in St. Kitts and Nevis, affecting about 383 customers on 2G-only devices who must upgrade to 3G/4G to keep service. Renewables & Energy Independence: Nevis and the federal government reaffirmed a 2035 energy-independence goal, combining geothermal development, solar expansion, and an undersea cable between islands. STEM for Youth: ECCB announced its 2026 STEM Camp starting July 6, a free four-week program for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, aimed at building AI and tech creation skills.

Digital Health Governance: St. Kitts and Nevis has formally set up a Nursing Informatics Advisory Committee to steer nursing input into the national Hospital Information System and Electronic Health Record rollout, supported by the St. Kitts and Nevis Robotics Association. Mobile Connectivity Upgrade: Digicel is phasing out 2G in St. Kitts and Nevis, affecting about 383 customers on 2G-only devices who will need to switch to 3G/4G gear. National Addressing System: The government is pushing a National Addressing System to fix gaps like unnamed streets, improve postal and emergency response routing, and enable better GPS and planning, with a pilot app for community street-name feedback. Youth & Safety Programs: The Human Security and Wellbeing Secretariat is advancing its “Summer of Intervention” with stakeholder meetings to expand positive youth activities and reduce summer exposure to crime and violence. Regional Tech & Resilience: Grenada is strengthening disaster readiness through the Regional Cell Broadcast Emergency Warning System validation workshop, part of a wider early-warning push. STEM Pipeline: ECCB will launch a free 2026 STEM Camp on July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, including St. Kitts and Nevis. International Partnerships: Canada and CARICOM ministers met in Panama to renew a results-focused action plan spanning resilient economies, climate action, and regional security. Education Milestone: Saint Lucia’s Camille Andrew became the first OECS woman to earn an MD in Morocco with highest honors, highlighting the OECS–Morocco scholarship partnership. Energy Outlook: Nevis says geothermal drilling could begin later in 2026, supporting a broader push toward energy independence by 2035.

Canada–CARICOM Diplomacy: Canada’s FM Anita Anand and Barbados’ FM Christopher Sinckler (for CARICOM) chaired the 2026 Canada–CARICOM Foreign Ministers’ Group meeting in Panama, agreeing a results-focused action plan on resilient economies, climate action, and regional security. Digital Health Governance (SKN): St. Kitts and Nevis set up a Nursing Informatics Advisory Committee to steer nursing input into the national Hospital Information System and Electronic Health Record rollout. Mobile Network Upgrade (SKN): Digicel will phase out 2G in St. Kitts and Nevis, urging affected customers to move to 3G/4G devices. National Addressing System (SKN): The government is pushing a new addressing system to fix gaps in street naming, improve postal and emergency response, and support GPS and planning. Youth & Safety (SKN): The Human Security Secretariat’s “Summer of Intervention” brought stakeholders together to expand positive summer activities and reduce exposure to crime and violence. STEM for Youth (ECCB): ECCB announced its 2026 STEM Camp starting July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories. Renewables Push (SKN/Nevis): Nevis says geothermal drilling is set to begin later in 2026, supporting a 2035 energy-independence plan alongside solar and an undersea link. Education & Tech Skills (UNESCO): UNESCO supported inclusive media and information literacy training for educators in the region, including St. Kitts and Nevis.

Nevis Development Deadlock: The US$1B “Destiny Project” on Nevis is still stalled, with no construction as federal Cabinet and Parliament sign-off under the Special Sustainability Zones Act remains pending; Nevis leaders say deadlines have passed, while the PM stresses constitutional safeguards on land use, citizenship, security, and accountability. Digital Healthcare Governance: St. Kitts and Nevis has formally set up a Nursing Informatics Advisory Committee to guide clinical governance for the national Hospital Information System and Electronic Health Record rollout, with nursing services positioned as the key clinical authority and support from the St. Kitts Nevis Robotics Association. STEM for Youth: The ECCB announced its 2026 STEM Camp starting July 6, a free four-week push for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, blending AI skills (Python) with design thinking and leadership. National Addressing System: Government plans a new National Addressing System to fix gaps in street naming and improve postal delivery, emergency response, GPS navigation, and planning—using community input to name previously unnamed streets. Network Upgrade: Digicel will phase out 2G in St. Kitts and Nevis, affecting about 383 customers on 2G-only devices who must upgrade to 3G/4G to keep service. Regional Diplomacy: Canada and CARICOM foreign ministers met in Panama to renew a results-focused action plan on resilient economies, climate action, and regional security.

Digital Health Governance: St. Kitts and Nevis’ Ministry of Health has set up a Nursing Informatics Advisory Committee to steer clinical governance for the national Hospital Information System and Electronic Health Record rollout, with support from the St. Kitts and Nevis Robotics Association. Disaster-Ready Telecoms: Grenada is validating a Regional Cell Broadcast Emergency Warning System with regional partners including St. Kitts and Nevis, as part of ITU/World Bank work to strengthen early warnings. STEM for Youth: The ECCB will run a free 2026 STEM Camp starting July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, aiming to build AI and digital creation skills. Inclusive Media Skills: UNESCO backed a hybrid Media and Information Literacy training for educators across multiple islands, including St. Kitts and Nevis, using tools like Google Classroom to support inclusive learning. National Addressing System: St. Kitts and Nevis is pushing a new addressing framework to fix gaps in street naming for better postal delivery, GPS navigation, and emergency response, with community input. Network Upgrade: Digicel will phase out 2G in St. Kitts and Nevis, urging affected customers to upgrade to 3G/4G devices.

Digital Health Governance: St. Kitts and Nevis has formally set up a Nursing Informatics Advisory Committee to guide clinical governance for the national Hospital Information System and Electronic Health Record rollout, with nursing services positioned as the designated clinical authority and support from the St. Kitts Nevis Robotics Association. National Digital Systems Progress: The St. Kitts and Nevis Robotics Association says phase one of the National Digital Health Information System is complete, aiming to improve access to health information, data security, and care outcomes. Public Infrastructure Tech: The Federation is pushing ahead with a National Addressing System to fix gaps like unnamed streets, improve postal and emergency response routing, and strengthen GPS and planning, with a pilot app planned for community street-naming feedback. Mobile Network Upgrade: Digicel will phase out 2G in St. Kitts and Nevis, affecting about 383 customers on 2G-only devices who will need 3G/4G upgrades. Renewable Energy Pipeline: Nevis geothermal drilling is expected to begin later in 2026 after site work and approvals, with drilling projected to last about 17 months. STEM for Youth: ECCB’s free 2026 STEM Camp (July 6, four weeks) targets ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, building AI and design-thinking skills. Regional Resilience Tech: Grenada co-hosted an Eastern Caribbean cell broadcast emergency warning validation workshop with regional partners including St. Kitts and Nevis, led by ITU and World Bank support.

Digital Health Governance: St. Kitts and Nevis has formally set up a Nursing Informatics Advisory Committee to steer clinical governance for the national Hospital Information System and Electronic Health Record rollout, with nursing services named the clinical authority for nursing-specific HIS/EHR needs, supported by the St. Kitts Nevis Robotics Association. STEM & Skills Pipeline: The ECCB announced its 2026 STEM Camp (July 6, free for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories), aiming to turn youth into tech creators using AI-focused Python and design thinking. National Addressing System: Government plans a federation-wide addressing upgrade to fix gaps like unmarked or unnamed streets, improving postal delivery, emergency response, GPS navigation, and development planning, with a pilot app for community street-naming feedback. Mobile Network Upgrade: Digicel will phase out 2G in St. Kitts and Nevis, affecting about 383 customers on 2G-only devices who must upgrade to 3G/4G. Water Security: St. Peter’s is set to move toward 24/7 service after testing a new pipeline and pump to add 150,000 gallons per day. Financial Sector Modernisation: The National Assembly passed a suite of bills updating financial services, virtual assets, gaming controls, and anti-terror/anti-WMD financing rules.

STEM Youth Push: ECCB will launch a free 2026 STEM Camp on July 6, training ages 14–18 across ECCU territories with AI-focused programming (Python), design thinking, and collaboration skills. Digital Health Governance: St. Kitts and Nevis’ Ministry of Health has set up a Nursing Informatics Advisory Committee to guide nursing clinical governance for the national HIS/EHR rollout, with support from the St. Kitts Nevis Robotics Association. National Addressing System: Government plans to fix gaps in street naming and unmarked roads, improving postal services, emergency response, GPS navigation, and development planning, with a pilot app for public input. Water Security Upgrade: St. Peter’s is set to move toward 24/7 supply after testing a new pipeline and pump that will add 150,000 gallons per day from the Basseterre desalination plant. Financial Sector Tech & Rules: The National Assembly passed five bills updating financial services, virtual assets, gaming controls, and anti-terror/anti-WMD financing measures. Mobile Network Change: Digicel will phase out 2G in St. Kitts and Nevis, urging affected customers to upgrade to 3G/4G devices.

Digital Health Governance: St. Kitts and Nevis’ Ministry of Health has set up a Nursing Informatics Advisory Committee to steer nursing-specific clinical governance for the national HIS/EHR rollout, with technical support and training from the St. Kitts Nevis Robotics Association. Human Security & Youth: The National Secretariat for Human Security and Wellbeing is driving its “Summer of Intervention” with stakeholder meetings, using local and research data to expand safe, positive youth engagement during school break. Mobile Network Upgrade: Digicel will phase out 2G in St. Kitts and Nevis, affecting about 383 customers on 2G-only devices who must upgrade to 3G/4G to keep service. National Addressing System: Government plans a new addressing system to fix gaps like unnamed streets, improve postal delivery, emergency response, and GPS navigation, and will use a public street-naming feedback pilot. Water Reliability: St. Peter’s is set to move toward 24/7 supply after new pipeline and pump testing for an added 150,000 gallons per day. Renewables Push: Nevis geothermal drilling is expected to begin later in 2026, supporting a broader energy-independence plan by 2035. Education & Tech Skills: UNESCO hosted a media information literacy training for educators, while the Ministry of Education launched annual pre-service training for future teachers with a digital solutions theme. Regional Tech Talent: ECCB named Phillip John (SVG) the 2026 Thomas De La Rue Scholar for Environmental Data Science and Machine Learning at Imperial College London. Financial Sector Reform: The National Assembly passed five bills strengthening the Federation’s financial sector, including virtual assets and anti-terrorism updates.