AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCruise Tourism Boost: Star of the Seas kept Port Zante buzzing again, with 7,386–7,421 passengers arriving in Basseterre and spending the day shopping, touring historic sites, and filling local taxis, tours, restaurants, and craft markets. Africa–Caribbean Travel Push: PM Terrance Drew used a London business event to call for removing “unnecessary barriers” to travel, trade, and investment between Africa and the Caribbean, pointing to St. Kitts and Nevis’ visa-free access for African nationals as a key step. Symbol of Love Progress: Drew toured the Fort Thomas “Symbol of Love” Monument and Museum Project, describing it as a major tourism and cultural draw for St. Kitts and the wider Caribbean, with local jobs and international expertise supporting construction. Nevis Retail for Visitors: Nevis Tourism Authority launched “Shop Nevis Naturally,” the island’s official online store with worldwide shipping and curated island-themed products. CBI Under EU Pressure: The EU has asked five Eastern Caribbean citizenship-by-investment states, including St. Kitts and Nevis, to phase out programmes by June 1, 2028, warning of possible Schengen visa-free suspension if they don’t comply. Health & Tourism Resilience: CARPHA and the OECS renewed a partnership to strengthen travellers’ health across the tourism sector through 2030.
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