AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSenior Care: The government says it is expanding support for older residents. The minimum age pension rose to EC$500, the non-contributory assistance pension to EC$350, and the funeral grant to EC$3,500; upgrades are also under way at the Cardin and Saddlers homes. Health Studies: Applications are open for fully funded King’s Commonwealth undergraduate fellowships for 2027. St. Kitts and Nevis applicants can study Health Sciences at UWI Cave Hill; the deadline is October 14. Regional Social Protection: OECS ministers meet in St. Vincent on October 7–8 to discuss more inclusive and resilient support systems across the region. Police Well-being: Caribbean police welfare representatives will gather in St. Kitts on October 8–9 to discuss officer support and working conditions. Inclusive Food and Recreation: A World Food Day fishing trip gave members of the St. Kitts and Nevis Association of Persons with Disabilities a chance to connect with the marine environment and learn about sustainable food systems. Prime Minister’s Health: In a September 28 update, Terrance Drew said he was receiving treatment in Miami after suffering a stroke earlier in the month.
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