AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoConstituency Boundaries Commission Under Fire: Reports claim the St. Kitts and Nevis Constituency Boundaries Commission hasn’t met in over a year, with the chair, Wycliffe Morton, allegedly overseas for theology studies—sparking fresh calls for updates and public accountability. Caribbean Week Tourism Talks: At CTO Week in New York, Tourism Minister Marsha Henderson reported stronger early-year airlift and visitor spend, and outlined plans for Port Zante as a key turnaround cruise port from November 2027. Healthcare Access Boost: NATMA launched its first medical mission in St. Kitts and Nevis, offering free consultations and treatment across both islands, with donated medical supplies. Hurricane Season Starts: NEMA declared the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season open, urging readiness despite forecasts of below-normal storm numbers, alongside current Saharan dust and drought warnings. Nevis Tourism Seasonality Focus: Nevis Premier Mark Brantley pointed to seasonality as the main tourism hurdle and said events and regional marketing are key to smoothing demand. Cruise Off-Season Optimism: SCASPA says Port Zante expects more than 20 cruise ships between June 1 and Sept. 30, supporting a push toward year-round cruising. Child Month Kicks Off: Education Minister Geoffery Hanley officially launched Child Month 2026, themed on good nutrition, movement and rest. Tech & STEM Wins: Venetta J. Smithen placed second globally in the Build Club “Women Who Build AI” accelerator for “Island Tales,” and a Nevis national, Jemar Davis, is set to receive mechanical engineering awards in Taiwan.
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