AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFood Security: St. Kitts and Nevis marked World Food Day with free seedlings and a push for home and community gardening to boost local food production and cut import dependence. Christmas Consumer Relief: Cabinet approved duty-free concessions on qualifying imports from December 1 to January 31, alongside discounted VAT days on December 11 and 19; vehicles are included in the VAT measure. Infrastructure Investment: Nevis’s Vance W. Amory International Airport expansion is backed by a $25 million investment from Patrick Drahi, a $20 million Taiwan loan and local bank financing. The project will extend the runway and add facilities for private jets. Investment Promotion: SKIPA Director Stanley Jacobs joined Caribbean officials in Japan for meetings aimed at building business partnerships, attracting investment and supporting technology transfer. Water and Skills: 2027 budget consultations highlighted pipeline upgrades and stronger emergency water supplies, alongside expanded technical and vocational training to meet workforce needs.
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