AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEducation Relief: Government will cancel Form One registration and tuition fees for all public and government-assisted secondary schools starting September 2026, easing costs for parents. EU Food Security: Bagatelle Primary and Soufriere Primary are set to benefit from the EU-funded “Cultivating Futures” four-year food security project, led through the 4H programme and aimed at strengthening youth-led food systems. Agriculture & Livestock: The Ministry of Agriculture has started distributing livestock to farmers under the UBEC Emergency Response for Livestock project, supporting rural incomes and food security. Business Support: OECS Commission extended the deadline for Window 2 of the regional MSME matching grants programme to Friday, July 24, targeting Blue Economy value chain groups in SVG and other states. Trade Capacity: Foreign Trade Department will host OECS Commission/EU-EFD-backed workshops on digital trade, regulatory reform, and trade obligations to boost negotiating skills. Health & Finance Sector Watch: Former SVG Agriculture Minister Saboto Caesar is being brought to St. Kitts and Nevis to help design a medicinal cannabis banking framework—highlighting regional banking and compliance challenges. Public Safety: Three men were shot and killed in Kingstown near the Central Police Station, with police yet to comment.
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