AGP Executive Report

Seasonal Relief: St. Kitts and Nevis will offer Christmas and Carnival duty-free concessions from December 1 to January 31, including tax-free food packages up to 400 pounds and an EC$675 allowance on non-commercial imports. Discounted VAT days are set for December 11 and 19, with vehicles included. Food Security: Free seedlings were distributed for World Food Day as Agriculture Minister Samal Duggins urged households to grow more food and help cut import dependence. Prime Minister’s Health: Dr. Terrance Drew says he has completed rehabilitation, received an excellent bill of health and is cleared to resume full duties. Marine Protection: Stakeholder meetings are underway to update the Federation’s marine management plan, with fishers, businesses and government representatives contributing. Nevis Heritage: Nevis has secured a US$245,000 U.S. grant to restore Hamilton House, redevelop the Alexander Hamilton Museum and create an exhibit on civil rights pioneer Constance Baker Motley. Public Health: A new food-handler permit system took effect October 12, requiring medical certification, training and an annual EC$50 fee.

Leadership: Prime Minister Terrance Drew says doctors have cleared him to resume full duties after rehabilitation. He remains overseas, with no firm homecoming date announced and a Washington trip planned. Holiday Relief: The government announced duty-free concessions from Dec. 1 to Jan. 31, including the first 400 pounds of food gifts and an EC$675 allowance on non-commercial imports. Discounted VAT days are set for Dec. 11 and 19, with vehicles included. Food Security: World Food Day brought free seedlings to residents as Agriculture Minister Samal Duggins urged households to grow more food and help cut import bills by 2030. Marine Protection: Stakeholder meetings on both islands are gathering input for an update to the federation’s Marine Management Area Plan. Nevis Heritage: Nevis secured a US$245,000 grant to restore Hamilton House, redevelop the Alexander Hamilton Museum and create an exhibit on civil rights pioneer Constance Baker Motley. Nevis is also hosting a regional conference focused on volunteerism and community resilience.

Marine Management: St. Kitts and Nevis is consulting fishers, businesses and government officials as it updates its marine management plan, with officials urging shared responsibility for protecting ocean resources. Leadership: Prime Minister Terrance Drew says doctors have cleared him to resume full duties after rehabilitation following his stroke. He expects to return home soon, but plans a Washington trip first and has not given a return date. Public Health: A new food-handler permit system took effect October 12. Applicants need a recent medical certificate, food-safety training and a one-year permit, which costs EC$50. Tourism: Federal tourism officials promoted the Federation in Canada through trade and diaspora events, while St. Kitts and Nevis was elected to represent CARICOM countries as a vice-chair on the Caribbean Tourism Organization board. Nevis Heritage: The Nevis Historical and Conservation Society won a US$245,000 grant to restore Hamilton House, redevelop the Alexander Hamilton Museum and create an exhibit on civil rights pioneer Constance Baker Motley. Youth: A new programme is introducing Beach Allen Primary girls to entrepreneurship, floral design and balloon artistry alongside football.

Government: Prime Minister Terrance Drew joined Cabinet virtually on Monday as he continues recovering from a stroke. He thanked colleagues for their work and said his doctors are pleased with his progress; no return date has been announced. Public Health: A new food handlers’ permit system took effect October 12. Applicants and renewals need a recent medical certificate, food-safety training and a $50 fee; permits are valid for one year. Nevis Heritage: The Nevis Historical and Conservation Society received a US$245,000 grant to restore Hamilton House, redevelop the Alexander Hamilton Museum and create a permanent exhibit on civil rights pioneer Constance Baker Motley. Tourism: St. Kitts and Nevis was elected vice chair of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s board, representing CARICOM, while Antigua and Barbuda’s tourism minister will chair the ministers’ council. Regional stayover visits rose 1.9% in the first half of 2026, while cruise arrivals jumped 11% to a record 21.7 million.

Heritage: Nevis has secured a US$245,000 U.S. grant to restore Hamilton House, redevelop the Alexander Hamilton Museum and create an exhibit honouring civil rights pioneer Constance Baker Motley. Investment: SKIPA Director Stanley Jacobs promoted St. Kitts and Nevis in Japan during meetings aimed at building business partnerships and attracting investment. Sport: Sailor Elijah Walters won silver at the World Sailing Inclusive Championships, a landmark result for the Federation and inclusive sport. Public Safety: Twenty-eight recruits graduated from police training and will join the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force. Politics: Former Nevis minister Hazel Brandy-Williams has declared an independent candidacy in Gingerland, calling for representation focused on service and results. Tourism: St. Kitts and Nevis welcomed more than one million cruise passengers in the 2025–26 season, while officials say growth brings pressure on ports, roads and local attractions. Environment: A sea-turtle sale advertisement has renewed calls for stronger wildlife protections after conservation volunteers said rescue efforts were unsuccessful.

Girls and Youth: The Sports Department marked International Day of the Girl Child and highlighted its primary-school girls’ football programme; 23 students were also recognised at the Girls of Excellence Awards. Culture: Malie Donn’s debut album, The Golden Child, reached No. 2 on Apple Music’s reggae chart in St. Kitts and Nevis, according to reports. Sport: Nevis sailor Elijah Walters won a historic silver medal at the World Sailing Inclusion Championships in Portugal. Environment: The St. Kitts Sea Turtle Monitoring Network says attempts to rescue turtles apparently offered for sale were unsuccessful, renewing calls to review wildlife protections. Emergency Readiness: NEMA completed training to assemble two 40-bed field hospitals, one designated for each island. Nevis Heritage: A US$245,000 U.S. grant will help restore Hamilton House, redevelop its museum and create an exhibit on civil rights pioneer Constance Baker Motley. Nevis Politics: Former minister Hazel Brandy-Williams has declared an independent candidacy in Gingerland. Tourism: St. Kitts and Nevis welcomed more than one million cruise passengers in the 2025–26 season and was elected vice chair of the Caribbean Tourism Organization board.

Diplomacy: Prime Minister Terrance Drew sent Taiwan National Day greetings, reaffirming decades of cooperation in healthcare, education, technology, sports and agriculture. Historic Sporting Feat: Nevis sailor Elijah Walters won silver at the World Sailing Inclusion Championships in Portugal, becoming the Federation’s first competitor at the event. Public Safety: Twenty-eight new officers graduated from police training, while NEMA completed exercises assembling two 40-bed field hospitals for disaster response. Nevis Heritage: A US$245,000 grant will support restoration of Hamilton House, redevelopment of the Alexander Hamilton Museum and a permanent exhibit on civil rights pioneer Constance Baker Motley. Environment: The St. Kitts Sea Turtle Monitoring Network is urging stronger wildlife protections after failed rescue efforts for turtles reportedly offered for sale. Education: Molineux’s Joshua Obadiah Williams Primary School is about 90 per cent complete and expected to reopen in January 2027.

Public Safety: The RSCNPF welcomed 28 new officers after Police Training Course 47, while NEMA completed training to assemble two 40-bed field hospitals for disaster response. Environment: The St. Kitts Sea Turtle Monitoring Network raised animal-welfare and conservation concerns after rescue attempts involving turtles reportedly offered for sale were unsuccessful. Nevis Heritage: Nevis secured a US$245,000 U.S. grant to restore Hamilton House, redevelop the Alexander Hamilton Museum and create an exhibit on civil rights pioneer Constance Baker Motley. Nevis Politics: Former minister Hazel Brandy-Williams has declared an independent run in Gingerland, calling for better representation and results. Education and Youth: Twenty-three girls from primary schools across St. Kitts were honoured for achievement, and the Joshua Obadiah Williams Primary School in Molineux is expected to reopen in January 2027. Federal Government: Prime Minister Terrance Drew continues to receive Cabinet updates as he recovers from a stroke in Florida; no return date has been announced.

Emergency Preparedness: NEMA completed training on assembling two donated 40-bed field hospitals, with one designated for each island. Wildlife Protection: The St. Kitts Sea Turtle Monitoring Network says rescue attempts failed after turtles were reportedly offered for sale, renewing calls to strengthen wildlife protections and review fisheries rules. Youth & Education: Twenty-three girls from primary schools across St. Kitts were honoured for academic achievement and character; separately, Molineux’s Joshua Obadiah Williams Primary School is about 90% complete and expected to reopen in January 2027. Nevis Heritage: A US$245,000 U.S. grant will fund Hamilton House’s restoration, museum improvements and a permanent exhibit on civil rights pioneer Constance Baker Motley. Governance: Former Nevis minister Hazel Brandy-Williams has announced an independent candidacy in Gingerland, while Prime Minister Terrance Drew continues Cabinet meetings during stroke recovery; no return date has been announced. Tourism: St. Kitts and Nevis was elected vice chair of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s board, as officials report more than one million cruise passengers in the season that ended September 30.

Youth Cricket: St. Paul’s Primary became the first St. Kitts school to win the Republic Bank Five for Fun title, ending Nevis schools’ three-year run at a final held in Brown Hill. Nevis Diplomacy: Premier Mark Brantley welcomed Kosovo’s ambassador on Friday and said the two countries could deepen cooperation, building on ties established in 2016. Education: Joshua Obadiah Williams Primary in Molineux is about 90% complete and is expected to reopen in January 2027 after renovations. Gingerland Politics: Former Nevis minister Hazel Brandy-Williams has declared as an independent candidate for Nevis 10, urging voters to judge representation by results. Heritage: Nevis secured a US$245,000 U.S. grant to restore Hamilton House, redevelop the Alexander Hamilton Museum and create an exhibit on civil rights pioneer Constance Baker Motley. National Leadership: Prime Minister Terrance Drew continues to receive Cabinet updates while recovering from a stroke in Florida; no return date has been announced. Tourism: St. Kitts and Nevis was elected vice chair of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s board, after welcoming more than one million cruise passengers in the 2025–26 season.

Education: The Joshua Obadiah Williams Primary School in Molineux is about 90% complete and is expected to reopen in January 2027. Acting Prime Minister Geoffrey Hanley toured the site as final installations continue. Environment: Nevis is preparing to ship its fourth container of recyclable plastics to the Dominican Republic, part of efforts to reduce landfill waste. Heritage: Nevis has secured a US$245,000 U.S. grant to restore Hamilton House, redevelop the Alexander Hamilton Museum and create an exhibit on civil rights pioneer Constance Baker Motley. Nevis Politics: Former minister Hazel Brandy-Williams has declared an independent candidacy in Gingerland, calling for better representation and focusing on agriculture, youth opportunities, healthcare and infrastructure. Federal Government: Prime Minister Terrance Drew continues to meet Cabinet members while recovering from a stroke in Florida; no return date has been announced. Tourism: St. Kitts and Nevis has been elected vice chair of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s board. The 2025–26 cruise season brought more than one million passengers to St. Kitts.

Government: Prime Minister Terrance Drew is continuing Cabinet meetings while recovering from a stroke in Florida. He thanked Acting Prime Minister Geoffrey Hanley and said he hopes to resume full duties, but gave no return date. Nevis Heritage: A US$245,000 U.S. grant will fund repairs to Hamilton House, redevelopment of the Alexander Hamilton Museum and a permanent exhibit on civil rights pioneer Constance Baker Motley. Youth: St. Paul’s Primary became the first St. Kitts school to win the Republic Bank Five for Fun cricket title, ending Nevis schools’ three-year run. Tourism: St. Kitts and Nevis has been elected vice chair of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s board. The latest cruise season brought more than one million passengers to St. Kitts. Environment: Two specialised workboats and offshore barriers will help the Federation intercept sargassum before it reaches beaches.

Nevis Heritage: A US$245,000 grant will fund Hamilton House’s restoration, redevelopment of the Alexander Hamilton Museum and a permanent exhibit on Nevis-born civil rights pioneer Constance Baker Motley. Government: Prime Minister Terrance Drew says his recovery from a stroke is continuing in Florida; no return date has been announced. Tourism Leadership: St. Kitts and Nevis was elected vice chair of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s board, while Antigua and Barbuda’s tourism minister took the organization’s chair. Cruise Tourism: More than one million cruise passengers visited St. Kitts during the 2025–26 season, as officials weigh how to manage growing pressure on ports, roads and attractions. Education: A record 67 students from the Federation received Monroe University scholarships.

Education: Prime Minister Terrance Drew congratulated 67 students awarded Monroe University scholarships—the largest group since the partnership began—as they prepare to pursue tertiary studies. Regional Tourism: St. Kitts and Nevis was elected vice chair of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s board, giving the Federation a stronger voice in regional tourism decisions. Coastal Protection: Two specialised workboats and offshore barriers will help intercept sargassum before it reaches beaches; local operators have received training to use and maintain the equipment. Port Zante: Tourism officials have begun a trial non-solicitation zone in the port courtyard, asking vendors and transport operators to share feedback as the Government prepares for cruise turnaround operations in 2027. Nevis Heritage: The Nevis Historical and Conservation Society received US$245,000 to restore Hamilton House, redevelop its museum and create an exhibition on Nevisian-American civil rights pioneer Constance Baker Motley. Island Recognition: Nevis ranked 13th and St. Kitts 17th among Caribbean and Atlantic islands in the 2026 Condé Nast Traveller readers’ awards.

Tourism Recognition: Nevis placed 13th and St. Kitts 17th among Caribbean and Atlantic islands in the 2026 Condé Nast Traveller awards. St. Kitts also earned 11 reader-voted diving honours, including Best Overall. Education: Sixty-seven students from across the Federation received Monroe University scholarships, the programme’s largest cohort to date. Nevis Heritage: The Nevis Historical and Conservation Society secured US$245,000 to restore Hamilton House, redevelop its museum and create an exhibition on Nevisian-American civil rights pioneer Constance Baker Motley. Tourism Growth: St. Kitts recorded 116,458 air arrivals through August, with Visa spending topping US$34.5 million; more than 1.03 million cruise visitors arrived by September. Cadet Achievement: The SKNDF Cadet Corps won first place, Best Turnout and Discipline, and Best Drill Squad at a regional competition in Anguilla. Budget Consultations: The Government has begun public meetings to gather views for the 2027 National Budget. Nevis Investigation: Police have requested an autopsy after the suspected drowning death of 16-year-old Arad Aulder in Charlestown.

Nevis Heritage: The Nevis Historical and Conservation Society has received US$245,000 to restore Hamilton House, redevelop the Alexander Hamilton Museum and create an exhibition on Nevisian-American civil rights pioneer Constance Baker Motley. Tourism Recognition: Nevis ranked 13th and St. Kitts 17th among Caribbean and Atlantic islands in the 2026 Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards. Tourism Growth: St. Kitts recorded 116,458 air arrivals through August and more than 1.03 million cruise visitors through September; officials expect a strong winter season, with Air Canada service starting October 31. National Achievement: The St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force Cadet Corps won overall first place at a regional drill competition in Anguilla, also earning awards for turnout, discipline and its drill squad. Budget Consultations: The government has begun public meetings to gather community priorities for the 2027 National Budget. Nevis Investigation: Police have requested an autopsy after a 16-year-old from Craddock Road died in a suspected drowning near Charlestown.