AGP Executive Report

Nevis Geothermal: The EU says it’s ready to partner with Nevis on its geothermal energy project, with a delegation meeting NIA officials and highlighting the potential regional impact of clean power. Trade Tech: St. Kitts and Nevis is pushing ahead with a National Electronic Single Window, with a World Bank-supported visioning workshop aimed at letting traders submit documents through one digital platform and speeding cross-border goods movement. IP & Music: St. Kitts and Nevis representatives joined WIPO cross-regional forums in Accra to strengthen how intellectual property can boost the business side of music and creative industries. AI & UN Policy: Acting PM Geoffrey Hanley told UNGA81 that the next divide must not be digital, urging developing countries to shape AI governance—not just consume tools built elsewhere. Health Training: Nevis doctor Kha-lis Farrell is advancing specialist training in anesthesiology in Cuba, building local capacity through higher medical qualifications. Agro-Processing: The Agro-Processing Unit at Needsmust has been recommissioned to cut post-harvest losses and expand value-added food production. Youth & Finance: A regional youth panel discussed how creatives can access financing, including better business skills and tools to monetize talent. Automotive Tech & Mobility: Chery was officially launched in St. Kitts and Nevis by Motorworld and Horsford’s Automotive, with attendees getting hands-on time with the SUV lineup. Climate Justice: Hanley also pressed world leaders for stronger climate action and financing for Small Island Developing States. Whaling Watch: Grenada provisionally withdrew an A&B whaling bid at the IWC meeting in Hobart, while requesting scientific talks on reviewing the commercial whaling ban.

Trade Tech & Border Modernisation: St. Kitts and Nevis is moving ahead with a National Electronic Single Window, with a two-day visioning workshop (Sept. 30–Oct. 1) bringing together border agencies, ministries and private-sector stakeholders to plan a single digital platform for trade documents and faster cross-border clearance. Digital Policy & AI Access: Acting PM Geoffrey Hanley told the UN General Assembly that the “next great divide” must not be digital, calling for developing countries to shape AI governance—not just consume tools—while St. Kitts and Nevis advances a whole-of-government technology strategy and digital public services. Intellectual Property & Music: Local songwriter Collin Wyatt and IPOSKN registrar Jihan Williams-Knight represented the Federation at WIPO’s Cross-Regional Forum on Intellectual Property and Music in Accra, focusing on how IP can strengthen Caribbean creative industries and partnerships. Youth, Creativity & Finance: A regional youth panel in St. Kitts highlighted how young creatives struggle to access commercial financing, with calls for better business skills, financial management, branding support, and wider access to financial tech and monetisation tools. Health Training & Capacity: Nevis doctor Kha-lis Farrell is advancing specialist training in anesthesiology in Cuba, while St. Kitts and Nevis co-hosted the OneSCD launch at UNGA to push equitable sickle cell care and scale proven interventions. Environment & Learning: CFBC and TaiwanICDF signed an MOU under the PROMAR project to tackle plastic waste and marine litter, expanding recycling, circular economy work, research, data collection and public education. Regional Telecom Leadership: Konris Maynard was elected President of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), with a focus on resilience, inclusion, innovation and cybersecurity in Caribbean digital development.

Regional Youth & Creative Tech Finance: A St. Kitts-hosted regional youth panel brought together young leaders to discuss how to unlock the “Orange Economy,” with a focus on creatives getting better business training and access to financial tools and monetisation tech. Automotive Tech Launch: Chery officially rolled into St. Kitts and Nevis via Motorworld and Horsford’s Automotive, showcasing its modern SUV lineup and tech features alongside local cultural performances. UN Tech, AI Access & Climate Justice: Acting PM Geoffrey Hanley told the UN that the next divide must not be “digital,” arguing small states need a real voice in AI development, plus stronger climate financing and resilience support. Trade Tech for Borders: Saint Kitts and Nevis, with the World Bank Group, is set to host an Electronic Single Window visioning workshop to streamline trade documents and automate import/export processes. Health Tech & Training: A Nevis doctor, Kha-lis Farrell, is advancing specialist training in anesthesiology in Cuba, building local capacity in critical healthcare skills. Agriculture Value-Add: The Agro-Processing Unit at Needsmust has been recommissioned to cut post-harvest losses and expand processing into higher-value foods. Telecom Leadership: Konris Maynard was elected President of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, putting St. Kitts and Nevis in a key regional ICT leadership role. IP for Creators: Local creatives attended WIPO cross-regional forums to strengthen how intellectual property can support creative business growth.

Automotive Tech & Local Culture: Motorworld and S.L. Horsford & Co. Ltd. (through Horsford’s Automotive) officially launched the Chery vehicle brand in St. Kitts and Nevis on Sept. 25, showcasing its modern SUV lineup, safety and pricing, plus local masquerade and mock jumbie performances. Digital Trade Facilitation: St. Kitts and Nevis will host a World Bank-supported Electronic Single Window (ESW) Visioning Workshop on Sept. 30–Oct. 1 to map how to simplify and automate trade documents between traders and border agencies. AI Access at UNGA81: Acting Prime Minister Dr. Geoffrey Hanley urged the UN to avoid a “digital divide,” saying small states must help shape AI development, not just consume it, while expanding digital identity and public services. Climate Resilience & SIDS Voice: Hanley also pressed for stronger climate justice and financing, warning SIDS can’t keep adapting as climate impacts intensify. Health & Research Training: Nevis doctor Kha-lis Farrell is advancing specialist training in anesthesiology in Cuba, building on service at Alexandra Hospital. Regional Tech Governance: Konris Maynard was elected President of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), reinforcing St. Kitts and Nevis’ role in regional digital development. Youth, Creativity & Finance: A regional youth panel in St. Kitts focused on the “Orange Economy,” highlighting barriers creatives face in accessing financing and monetisation tools.

Caribbean Tech & Youth in Agriculture: Caribbean Week of Agriculture opened in Jamaica with a big youth push. St. Vincent Girls’ High School won the CARICOM “I Am Agriculture” video contest, highlighting how young people—and especially girls—can drive innovation, food security, and sustainable farming across the region. Digital Trade Modernization: St. Kitts and Nevis is set to host a World Bank-supported Electronic Single Window Visioning Workshop (Sept. 30–Oct. 1) to simplify and automate trade documents between traders and government agencies, aligning with WTO Trade Facilitation goals. AI Policy at UNGA: Acting PM Geoffrey Hanley told UN leaders that the next divide must not be digital, arguing small states need a real voice in AI development—not just access to tools—while strengthening whole-of-government tech and digital public services. Health Tech & Training: Nevis doctor Kha-lis Farrell is advancing specialist training in anesthesiology in Cuba, while St. Kitts and Nevis also backed global action on sickle cell care through the OneSCD partnership. Telecom Leadership: Konris Maynard was elected President of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, with a focus on resilience, inclusion, innovation, and cybersecurity. Local Innovation for Food Security: The Agro-Processing Unit at Needsmust was recommissioned to cut post-harvest losses and expand value-added agriculture. IP for Creatives: St. Kitts and Nevis creatives represented the country at WIPO cross-regional forums, using intellectual property to support business growth in music and fashion.

UNGA Tech & Climate Diplomacy: Acting PM Geoffrey Hanley met the St. Kitts and Nevis diaspora at UNGA81 and urged small states to shape the AI future, warning “the next great divide…must not be digital,” while also pressing climate justice and stronger financing for SIDS. Digital Trade Modernisation: The World Bank Group backs a 30 Sep–1 Oct Electronic Single Window visioning workshop in St. Kitts and Nevis to simplify and automate trade documents and support WTO Trade Facilitation goals. Regional AI & Youth Focus: An Op-Ed by Nevis Premier Mark Brantley calls for Caribbean action to prepare for AI’s job and safety impacts, as First Lady Diani Prince-Drew highlights youth inclusion in global tech and education talks. Health Tech & Equity: St. Kitts and Nevis co-hosted the OneSCD launch at UNGA81, joining partners to scale sickle cell care beyond pilots into national systems. Regional Telecom Leadership: Konris Maynard was elected President of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, signaling a push for resilience, inclusion, innovation and cybersecurity in Caribbean digital development. Local Skills & Capacity: Nevis doctor Kha-lis Farrell advances in anesthesiology training in Cuba, while OECS services trade practitioners received EU-funded specialised training in St. Kitts and Nevis. Agro-Processing Upgrade: The Agro-Processing Unit at Needsmust was recommissioned to cut post-harvest losses and grow value-added food production. Creative IP on the Move: Local creatives represented the federation at WIPO cross-regional forums, using intellectual property to support business growth.

Trade & Regulation: OECS launched EU-funded specialised training for services trade policy, regulatory reform, and negotiating skills across public, private, and civil society stakeholders, with a St. Kitts and Nevis session among in-country rounds. Digital Trade Facilitation: Saint Kitts and Nevis and the World Bank Group will host a 30 Sept–1 Oct Electronic Single Window visioning workshop to simplify and automate trade documents and align with the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement. AI & Governance: Acting PM Geoffrey Hanley urged UN leaders to ensure AI access doesn’t widen the “digital divide,” stressing whole-of-government tech strategy, digital identity, and regional cooperation. Youth, Tech & Education: First Lady Diani Prince-Drew pushed for Caribbean youth to help shape technology and education, joining a UNGA summit panel with Intel and Google. Telecom Leadership: Konris Maynard was elected President of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, boosting regional focus on resilience, inclusion, innovation, and cybersecurity. Health Tech & Research Capacity: The JNF General Hospital lab is moving toward ISO 15189:2022 accreditation with PAHO/WHO and GLESSN support. Agro-Processing & Food Security: Minister Samal Duggins marked the recommissioning of the Needsmust Agro-Processing Unit to cut post-harvest losses and expand value-added production. Marine Waste & Circular Economy: CFBC and TaiwanICDF formalised a PROMAR-linked partnership to strengthen recycling, marine litter prevention, and data-driven shoreline monitoring. Sickle Cell Partnership: St. Kitts and Nevis co-hosted OneSCD, calling for country-owned systems and scaling proven care beyond pilots.

Digital Trade Modernisation: St. Kitts and Nevis will host a World Bank-supported Electronic Single Window visioning workshop (30 Sept–1 Oct) to simplify and automate import/export document exchange and align with the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement. AI Governance for Small States: Acting PM Geoffrey Hanley told UNGA81 that the next divide must not be digital, arguing AI readiness needs more than internet—covering computing, data, research, skills, energy, cybersecurity and investment. Telecom Leadership: Konris Maynard was elected President of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, with a focus on strengthening regional digital development and cybersecurity. Youth + Tech Access: First Lady Diani Prince-Drew pushed for meaningful youth inclusion in global tech and education talks at Concordia, echoing the “Fostering the Future Together” push backed by major tech partners. Health Tech + Lab Standards: The JNF General Hospital lab is moving toward ISO 15189:2022 accreditation with PAHO/WHO and GLESSN support. Agro-Processing Boost: The Needsmust Agro-Processing Unit was recommissioned to cut post-harvest losses and expand value-added food production. Marine Waste Partnership: CFBC and TaiwanICDF formalised cooperation on recycling, circular economy, and marine litter prevention under PROMAR. Sickle Cell Global Push: OneSCD launched at UNGA81, with St. Kitts and Nevis among partners urging country-led scale-up of diagnosis and treatment.

WIPO & Creative IP: St. Kitts and Nevis creatives Sanara Bussue-Ugboh and Collin Wyatt joined WIPO cross-regional forums in Manila and Accra, using IP know-how to grow their creative businesses. Youth, Tech & UN Partnerships: First Lady Diani Prince-Drew pushed for Small Island youth to be included in global talks on technology and education at the Concordia Annual Summit, linking digital access to real empowerment. Telecom Leadership: Konris Maynard was elected President of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, with a focus on resilience, inclusion, innovation and cybersecurity for regional digital development. Agro-Processing Upgrade: Minister Samal Duggins marked the recommissioning of the Needsmust Agro-Processing Unit, aiming to cut post-harvest losses and expand value-added food production. Health Tech & Lab Standards: The JNF General Hospital lab is moving toward ISO 15189:2022 accreditation with PAHO/WHO and GLESSN support. Sickle Cell Global Push: St. Kitts and Nevis co-hosted the OneSCD launch at UNGA81, backing country-led scale-up of diagnosis and care. Climate Finance Call: Acting PM Geoffrey Hanley urged stronger climate finance and renewable energy investment for SIDS, tying resilience to energy security and economic stability.

AI Policy Push: Nevis Premier Mark Brantley argues Caribbean governments must actively shape AI’s impact on jobs, children, elections, and critical systems instead of letting it “happen to us.” UN Climate & Development: Acting PM Geoffrey Hanley told UNGA81 that the climate crisis is a development crisis for SIDS, citing debt, limited fiscal space, and weak access to concessional finance, while calling for resilience building and responsible use of emerging tech like AI. Right to Development at UNGA81: Hanley, speaking for CARICOM, stressed sovereignty and consistent application of international law, saying there can be “no hierarchy of human suffering.” Youth + Tech at Concordia Summit: First Lady Diani Prince-Drew backed youth inclusion in global discussions on technology and education, urging partnerships that move from dialogue to action. Sickle Cell Partnership: St. Kitts and Nevis co-hosted the OneSCD launch, with global partners urged to scale proven care and invest in country-led health systems. Agro-Processing Upgrade: Minister Samal Duggins welcomed the recommissioning of the Needsmust Agro-Processing Unit to cut post-harvest losses and expand value-added food production. CTU Leadership: Konris Maynard was elected President of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, signaling a renewed push on regional digital resilience and inclusion. Marine Waste Research Link: CFBC and TaiwanICDF formalised cooperation to tackle plastic waste and marine litter, including recycling, capacity building, and data collection.

Tourism & Tech-Backed Sustainability: St. Kitts is leaning into a “luxury meets nature” pitch, with upgrades at Park Hyatt and a stronger farm-to-table, sustainability-led visitor experience. Youth, Tech & Inclusion at UN: First Lady Diani Prince-Drew pushed for Small Island Developing States’ youth to be included in global conversations on technology, education and development at the Concordia Annual Summit. Agro-Processing Boost: Minister Samal Duggins marked the recommissioning of the Needsmust Agro-Processing Unit, aiming to cut post-harvest losses and grow value-added food production. Sickle Cell Global Partnership: St. Kitts and Nevis co-hosted the OneSCD launch at UNGA81, with Acting PM Hanley backing a push to scale equitable, country-led sickle cell care. Digital Governance Leadership: Konris Maynard was elected President of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, with a focus on resilience, inclusion, innovation and cybersecurity. Marine Waste Collaboration: CFBC and TaiwanICDF formalised a PROMAR-linked partnership to tackle plastic waste and marine litter through recycling, research and public education. Climate Finance & Renewables: Acting PM Hanley called for stronger partnerships and faster renewable energy investment to help SIDS build resilience amid energy and climate shocks. Public Health Lab Accreditation: JNF General Hospital lab is moving toward ISO 15189:2022 accreditation with PAHO/WHO and GLESSN support. Caribbean Travel Access Tip: A travel creator highlighted visa-free access for South Africans to St. Kitts and Nevis (with possible electronic authorisation). CTU Regional Telecom Role: St. Vincent and the Grenadines elected CTU Vice President, underscoring ongoing regional telecom governance momentum.

Climate Resilience & SIDS Voice: St. Kitts and Nevis joined UNGA discussions underscoring that climate change is also an economic and national security threat for Small Island Developing States, with calls for stronger climate finance and renewable energy investment. Youth + Tech at UN: First Lady Diani Prince-Drew pushed for including SIDS youth in global conversations on technology and education, linking digital access to real empowerment and concrete partnerships. Agro-Processing Boost: Minister Samal Duggins welcomed the recommissioning of the Needsmust Agro-Processing Unit, aiming to cut post-harvest losses and grow value-added food production. Sickle Cell Push: Nigeria and partners launched OneSCD, with St. Kitts and Nevis among co-hosts, urging stakeholders to move from pilots to national scale for diagnosis and care. Regional Connectivity Leadership: Konris Maynard was elected President of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, with St. Kitts and Nevis set to lead on resilience, inclusion, innovation and cybersecurity. Health Lab Quality Upgrade: JNF General Hospital lab progress toward international accreditation supports stronger testing for public health surveillance. Marine Waste Partnership: CFBC and TaiwanICDF formalised cooperation to tackle plastic waste and marine litter through recycling, training and data work.

Youth & Tech Diplomacy: First Lady Diani Prince-Drew represented St. Kitts and Nevis at the Concordia Annual Summit in New York, pushing for Caribbean youth to be included in global talks on technology and education, and advancing plans for a regional “Fostering the Future Together” event. Global Health Partnership: St. Kitts and Nevis co-hosted the OneSCD launch at UNGA81, with Acting PM Dr. Geoffrey Hanley stressing that sickle cell care must move from pilots to national scale so a child’s birthplace doesn’t decide survival. SIDS Climate Resilience: Acting PM Hanley urged stronger international partnerships and faster renewable energy investment for Small Island Developing States, linking climate, energy security, and national resilience. Regional Connectivity Leadership: Konris Maynard was elected President of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, with a focus on resilience, inclusion, innovation and cybersecurity in Caribbean digital development. Marine Waste Collaboration: CFBC and TaiwanICDF formalised a partnership to tackle plastic waste and marine litter, expanding recycling, circular economy work, research, and community education. Local Health Systems Upgrade: The JNF General Hospital lab is moving toward ISO 15189:2022 accreditation with PAHO/WHO and GLESSN support. Tech Education Push (Global): Melania Trump expanded her children’s technology coalition to 57 nations and added major tech partners, while emphasizing that access alone isn’t empowerment. Local Tech-Adjacent Industry: Horsford’s Automotive announced CHERY’s St. Kitts and Nevis launch weekend, highlighting remote parking and long warranty coverage.

Sickle Cell Push: St. Kitts and Nevis joined Nigeria and partners to launch OneSCD, a global effort to expand diagnosis, treatment and equitable care for the nearly 8 million people living with sickle cell disease, with Acting PM Geoffrey Hanley stressing that no child’s outcomes should depend on where they’re born. Climate & Energy Resilience: Hanley also urged stronger global partnerships and faster renewable energy and climate finance for SIDS, warning that energy-market shocks hit small island economies fast. Telecom Leadership: Konris Maynard was elected President of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, putting St. Kitts and Nevis at the helm of regional ICT policy. Marine Waste Tech Links: CFBC and TaiwanICDF formalised cooperation to tackle plastic waste and marine litter, expanding recycling, circular economy work, research and public education. Children, Tech & Safety: First Lady Diani Prince-Drew joined UNGA-side discussions on Melania Trump’s Fostering the Future Together, which now spans 57 nations and adds major tech partners. Local Tech & Mobility: Horsford’s Automotive promoted Chery SUVs with remote parking and voice features, alongside a new CHERY launch weekend and long warranty offers. Health Lab Upgrade: JNF General Hospital’s lab is moving toward ISO 15189:2022 accreditation with PAHO/WHO and GLESSN support.

Right to Development at UNGA: Acting PM Dr. Geoffrey Hanley told UN leaders that small island states face climate disasters, debt pressure, and limited fiscal space, arguing that protecting the right to development needs stronger international cooperation and a financial system that works for SIDS. Sickle Cell Breakthroughs: St. Kitts and Nevis co-hosted the OneSCD global partnership launch, with Hanley backing wider access to quality sickle cell care and better use of medical advances. Telecom Leadership: Konris Maynard was elected President of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, putting St. Kitts and Nevis at the helm of regional ICT policy and cooperation. Marine Waste Action: CFBC and TaiwanICDF formalised a partnership to tackle plastic waste and marine litter, expanding recycling, circular economy work, research, and shoreline monitoring. Children, Tech & Safety: First Lady Diani Prince-Drew joined a UNGA-linked panel on children and technology, while Melania Trump’s “Fostering the Future Together” coalition added partners and expanded to 57 nations. Health Lab Upgrade: The JNF General Hospital lab is moving toward ISO 15189:2022 accreditation with PAHO/WHO and GLESSN support. Local Tech in Motion: Horsford’s Automotive pushed Chery’s new SUV lineup locally, highlighting remote parking and voice features ahead of a brand launch weekend. Climate Risk Warning: A UNICEF-commissioned study warns most Eastern Caribbean children could face multiple climate hazards by mid-century.

CTU Leadership: Konris Maynard has been elected President of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, a big regional win for St. Kitts and Nevis as he takes the helm during CTU ICT Week in French Guiana. Children & Tech Diplomacy: First Lady Diani Prince-Drew brought a Caribbean voice to the Concordia Annual Summit panel on children and technology, while Melania Trump’s “Fostering the Future Together” coalition expands to 57 nations with new partnerships from major tech firms. Health Lab Upgrade: The Joseph N. France General Hospital lab is moving toward international accreditation with PAHO/WHO and GLESSN support, targeting ISO 15189:2022 to strengthen reliable testing and public health surveillance. Local Tech Investment Focus: St. Kitts and Nevis is widening its investment priorities to include agriculture, renewable energy, and information technology alongside other sectors. Climate Risk for Kids: UNICEF-backed research warns that most Eastern Caribbean children could face multiple climate hazards by mid-century, with “no safe zone” in sight. Biodiversity Help Needed: Rehab success story “Cheeks,” a young brown pelican, is back in the wild—residents are asked to help track him.