AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMedicinal Cannabis Oversight: St. Kitts and Nevis’ Medicinal Cannabis Authority has executed a contract for a seed-to-sale track-and-trace system with Canadian provider GrowerIQ, aiming to monitor the full supply chain from cultivation to retail to boost transparency, compliance, and patient confidence—even as no commercial medicinal licence has been issued yet. Public Health Access: The Ministry of Health is running a Breast Pump & Breastfeeding Accessories Drive for World Breastfeeding Week 2026, collecting new or gently used pumps and nursing supplies at health facilities and hospitals through Sept. 30. Fan Health Checks: The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League is rolling out free health screenings at all eight host venues, offering blood pressure, glucose, BMI, urinalysis and PSA testing to support early detection of non-communicable diseases. Food & Safety Alert: The Bureau of Standards warns the public to stop using and selling recalled squishy dumpling toys and similar squeeze toys due to choking and chemical hazards. Regional Policy Pressure: The EU has warned five Caribbean “golden passport” countries—including St. Kitts and Nevis—to phase out citizenship-by-investment by June 1, 2028 or risk losing Schengen visa-free access. Water & Care Infrastructure: PM Drew highlighted progress on the Basseterre Desalination Plant as part of the push toward 24-hour water access, while Nevis is advancing a dedicated dialysis facility at Alexandra Hospital.
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