AGP Executive Report

OECS–EU Diplomacy: OECS leaders, including St. Kitts and Nevis, are pushing for a high-level meeting in Brussels later this month to address the EU’s move to end visa-free access tied to Citizenship by Investment programmes. Youth & Education: SKNYPA marked 25 years with a Youth Parliamentary Sitting and unveiled its “A World We Make” community mural, while the Ministry of Education installed the first-ever St. Kitts Council of Parent-Teacher Associations to strengthen school-family collaboration. Tourism Skills: SKTA rolled out practical training for local hair braiders and aloe rub vendors, focusing on professional conduct and better visitor service. Marine Monitoring: Three SOFAR Spotter buoys were handed over to boost wave and sea-temperature observation around St. Kitts and Nevis. Local Business Launch: Horsford’s Automotive will officially launch the Chery brand on Sept. 25 with a 10-year warranty. Sports (CPL): The league race tightens as teams battle for the last playoff spots heading into match 32. Courts: Former Labour Party candidate Dr. Vance Gilbert was sentenced to 12½ years for rape and five years for indecent assault, with terms to run concurrently.

Prime Minister’s Health Update: St. Kitts and Nevis PM Dr. Terrance Drew has reportedly undergone a successful angiogram and angioplasty after his recent medical emergency, though officials have not publicly detailed findings or diagnosis. Court Watch: Former Crown Counsel prosecutor Shantrice Dorset was convicted on three criminal counts after a judge-alone High Court trial, including attempting to pervert the course of justice, misprision of felony, and misconduct in public office. Education & Community: The Ministry of Education mourned the death of Taiwanese scholarship student Zidane Soleil Knight, while the new school year opened with messages urging students to stay focused and lead tomorrow. Tourism Skills: SKTA trained local hair braiders and aloe rub vendors on professional conduct and customer service. Marine Monitoring: St. Kitts and Nevis received three SOFAR Spotter buoys to strengthen marine observation and coastal resilience. Sports (SKNFA): Week one of the Premier League kicked off with goals, red cards, and early table movement, including Dieppe Bay’s big win and Rams Village’s derby triumph. Regional Security: The RSS marked International Day of Police Cooperation with a people-centred policing message.

CPL Cricket: Guyana Amazon Warriors locked in their CPL playoff spot after beating St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots by seven wickets at Providence, with Nabi starring and the Warriors reaching 132-3 in 18.3 overs. CPL Squad Moves: Bangladesh allrounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz is set to debut for the Warriors as a like-for-like replacement for Mohammad Nabi, while Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Haris replaces Rahmanullah Gurbaz; both Nabi and Gurbaz are leaving for Afghanistan’s India T20I series. Local Justice: Ex St. Kitts Crown Counsel prosecutor Shantrice Dorset was convicted on three criminal offences after a judge-alone trial, with the court remanding her pending sentencing. Judicial Appointments: Two new female High Court judges will take up posts in St. Kitts and Nevis from mid-September, as part of wider OECS judicial transfers. Education & Community: PM Drew wished students well as the 2026–27 school year began, while CARE SKN expanded its climate and sustainable living diploma scholarships to 10 students per course and launched Reef Check EcoDiver training. Transport Update: RSCNPF introduced a new “PC” vehicle registration series due to a registration number shortage. International Spotlight: Taiwanese media report the death of a 25-year-old St. Kitts and Nevis student in Taipei; police are investigating.

CPL Playoffs Push: Guyana Amazon Warriors sealed their place in the CPL playoffs with a seven-wicket win over St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots at Providence, chasing 128 with nine balls to spare after Mohammad Nabi’s four-wicket haul. Squad Shifts: Bangladesh allrounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz is set for his CPL debut with Amazon Warriors, replacing Mohammad Nabi, while Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Haris replaces Rahmanullah Gurbaz as both Afghanistan players depart for India duty. Local Sports: SKNFA/National Bank Group Premier League action continues with early-season surprises, including defending champions Old Road United Jets slipping to seventh after a 2-0 loss to Honda Newtown United. Roads & Registration: The Traffic Department introduced new “PC” vehicle registration plates to ease a registration-number shortage, saying existing plates remain valid. Judiciary Appointments: Two new judges take up assignments in St. Kitts and Nevis in September 2026, with changes across the OECS Supreme Court circuits. Community & Safety: Police are investigating an armed robbery at Panda Grocery in Sandy Point, and Nevis reported a double homicide in Browne Pasture. Education & Culture: Acting PM/Minister of Education Dr Geoffrey Hanley urged students to “Learn Today; Lead Tomorrow” as the 2026–27 school year begins, while CARE SKN expanded climate and sustainable living scholarships and launched Reef Check EcoDiver training.

Prime Minister Health Update: St. Kitts and Nevis continues to rally around Dr. Terrance Drew as he receives medical care overseas, with Dr. Geoffrey Hanley serving as Acting Premier while evaluations continue. Nevis Community Shock: Nevis police are investigating a double homicide in Brown Pasture that left Mario Andrew and Caroline Rodrigues dead, with one person assisting inquiries. Armed Robbery in Sandy Point: The RSCNPF is probing an armed robbery at Panda Grocery on Sept. 5, when two suspects took cash at gunpoint and fled on a red scooter; no injuries were reported. CPL Cricket: Guyana Amazon Warriors kept their unbeaten run, beating the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots by seven wickets at Providence, while the Patriots’ Jeremiah Louis signed to play in the World T20 Continent Cup in Hong Kong. Local Sports & Culture: Miss St. Kitts and Nevis Queen 2026-27 has announced five contestants, and the National Carnival Committee says winners of Senior Calypso Monarch and the Queen pageant will receive enhanced cash prizes of EC$20,000 each. Regional & Global Watch: Guyana agreed with the U.S. to receive limited deportee groups as a temporary “third country” arrangement, and a deadly migrant crossing in the Atlantic saw more than 80 people die after being adrift toward the Canaries.

National Mourning: St. Kitts and Nevis is mourning the death of scholar Zidane Soleil Knight, a Taiwan scholarship student studying mechanical engineering at National Taiwan Normal University. The Ministry of Education and the Taiwan Embassy both sent condolences to her family, noting her strong CSEC record and promise. Tourism & Travel Trade: St. Kitts hosted the ASTA Caribbean Showcase, with travel advisors meeting tourism officials and visiting hotels across St. Kitts and Nevis to better sell the destination. Community Safety: Police are investigating an armed robbery at Panda Grocery in Sandy Point on Sept. 5, when two armed suspects demanded cash at gunpoint and fled on a red scooter; no injuries were reported. Nevis Leadership: Nevis Premier Mark Brantley is in Zurich and the United States on official duties, with Eric Evelyn serving as Acting Premier during his absence. Sports (CPL): Guyana Amazon Warriors beat St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots by seven wickets at Providence, with Mohammad Nabi starring for Guyana. HR Development: SKNHRP will hold its first Nevis meeting on Sept. 9 on leadership and resilience in the workplace. Local Crime: A double homicide in Brown Pasture on Sept. 3 left two people dead; police have arrested one suspect and investigations continue.

CPL Cricket: Guyana Amazon Warriors kept their unbeaten run going, beating St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots by seven wickets at Providence as Mohammad Nabi starred with 4/17 and the chase was finished with nine balls to spare. Local Crime: RSCNPF is investigating an armed robbery at Panda Grocery in Sandy Point on Sept. 5, where two gunmen stole an undisclosed sum and escaped on a red scooter; no injuries were reported. Nevis Crime: Nevis recorded its first homicides of 2026 after the Sept. 3 double killing of Mario Andrew and Caroline Rodrigues; police say one person is assisting and no charges have been laid. Sports & Talent: Kittitian fast bowler Jeremiah Louis signed to play the inaugural World T20 Continent Cup in Hong Kong in December. Carnival Money: SKNNCC boosted prizes for the 2026–2027 Senior Calypso Monarch and Miss St. Kitts and Nevis Queen, with winners to receive EC$20,000 each plus an enhanced grand prize package. Community & Loss: Taiwan’s embassy and Nevis Pages extended condolences following the death of Zidane Soleil Knight, a MOFA scholarship student in Taiwan. Water & Safety: Water Services says drilling a second well in Saddlers is progressing, while SKNDF received SOFAR Spotter marine-monitoring buoys to strengthen coastal resilience and early warning.

Armed Robbery Probe: The RSCNPF is investigating an armed robbery at Panda Grocery, Sandy Point, on Sept. 5 (1–2pm). Two gunmen demanded cash, took an undisclosed sum, and fled on a red scooter toward Basseterre; no injuries were reported. Court Sentences: Two Sandy Point residents, Zhane Warner and Sadonis Jarvis, were sentenced for a 2023 Belle Vue robbery—Warner got a two-year term suspended for three years with conditions, while Jarvis received four years and was ordered to pay EC$5,000 compensation. CPL Cricket: St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots crushed the St Lucia Kings by 137 runs at Warner Park, powered by Dasun Shanaka’s fastest CPL century (121* off 39) and a five-wicket haul from Jeremiah Louis (5-10). Water Security: Water Services says the second well drilling in Saddlers is progressing, with the first well expected to supply close to 500,000 gallons daily and drilling at about 280 feet so far. Maritime Safety: SKNDF Coast Guard received three SOFAR Spotter marine-monitoring buoys to improve near-real-time sea and weather monitoring for hurricane season and early warning. National Remembrance: Nevis Pages extended condolences after the reported death of scholar Zidane Knight in Taiwan. Carnival Prizes: Senior Calypso Monarch and Miss St. Kitts and Nevis Queen winners will each receive EC$20,000, with enhanced grand prize packages.

Prime Minister Health Update: St. Kitts and Nevis PM Terrance Drew says doctors are still investigating his condition after a medical scare that prompted overseas evaluation, adding there’s “nothing alarming” at this stage as he remains in stable condition. CPL Cricket: At Warner Park, Dasun Shanaka smashed the fastest CPL century (39 balls) as the Patriots thrashed the St Lucia Kings by 137 runs; Jeremiah Louis followed with a five-wicket haul. Water Security: The Water Services Department reports major progress on Saddlers’ groundwater drilling, with the first well successful and the second site reaching about 280 feet, aiming to boost supply by nearly 500,000 gallons a day. Maritime Safety: SKNDF Coast Guard received three SOFAR Spotter marine-monitoring buoys to improve near-real-time wave and sea-condition monitoring for hurricane season readiness. Education & Skills: The Ministry of Health has started CSEC Mathematics classes for staff, while the Ministry of Health also launched CSEC Maths support for professional development. Culture & Remembrance: “Ancestral Echoes” marked the 400th anniversary of the Kalinago Massacre and the arrival of enslaved Africans at Liamigua. Justice: Two Sandy Point residents, Zhane Warner and Sadonis Jarvis, were sentenced for a 2023 Belle Vue robbery. International Links: CFBC took part in Taiwan’s youth ambassador exchange, and Nevis Premier Mark Brantley says rising U.S. student visa rejections are pushing more students toward UWI.

CPL Spotlight: Dasun Shanaka powered St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots to a crushing 137-run win over the St Lucia Kings at Warner Park, smashing the fastest CPL century ever (121* off 39 balls) as Jeremiah Louis followed with a five-wicket haul (5/10) to bowl out the Kings for 98. PM Health Update: Prime Minister Terrance Drew says he’s stable and under continued medical investigations in South Florida after a weekend illness that doctors are still assessing, urging people not to ignore warning signs. Water Security: The Water Services Department reports major progress on Saddlers’ groundwater drilling—first well success and second well drilling now at about 280 feet, with hopes to reach roughly 500 feet and boost supply by nearly 500,000 gallons daily. Maritime Safety: SKNDF has received three SOFAR Spotter marine-monitoring buoys to deliver near-real-time sea and wave conditions, supporting hurricane readiness and coastal resilience. Public Service Training: The Ministry of Health has started CSEC Mathematics classes for staff to strengthen skills and support career growth across the civil service. Justice: Zhane Warner and Sadonis Jarvis were convicted and sentenced for a 2023 robbery in Belle Vue, with Warner receiving a suspended term and Jarvis a prison sentence plus compensation. Immigration Services: Canadian officials will collect visa biometrics in St. Kitts on September 17–18 at the St. Kitts Marriott Beach Resort.

CPL 2026: Dasun Shanaka rewrote the record books as St Kitts and Nevis Patriots crushed St Lucia Kings by 137 runs at Warner Park, smashing the fastest-ever CPL century—121* off 43 balls in 39 deliveries—after the Patriots posted 235/4; Jeremiah Louis then delivered a maiden T20 five-for (5/10) as the Kings were bowled out for 98 in 13.5 overs. PM Health Update: Prime Minister Terrance Drew says doctors are continuing investigations in South Florida after he reported nausea, vomiting, neck pain, dizziness and balance trouble; he insists “nothing alarming” is being reported and will update the public once evaluations are complete. Canadian Visa Move: Canadian officials will hold a biometric collection clinic in St Kitts on September 17–18 at the St Kitts Marriott Beach Resort for eligible visa and residency applicants. Local Justice: Zhane Warner and Sadonis Jarvis were sentenced for a 2023 robbery in Belle Vue, with Warner getting a suspended two-year term and Jarvis receiving four years plus compensation. Nevis Remembrance: Nevisian survivor Loughton Sargeant was honoured with a Maryland Governor’s Citation for more than four decades of community service. Education: The Curriculum Development Unit ran workshops to strengthen teachers’ delivery of the OECS Harmonised Primary Curriculum and prepare for upcoming curriculum rollouts.

CPL Cricket: Dasun Shanaka rewrote the record books as St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots crushed the St Lucia Kings by 137 runs at Warner Park, smashing the fastest CPL century ever—121* off 43 balls, reaching 100 in 39—after posting 235/4; Jeremiah Louis then struck with a maiden five-wicket haul (5/10) to bowl Kings out for 98 in 13.5 overs. Prime Minister’s Health: St. Kitts and Nevis PM Terrance Drew says he is in stable condition in South Florida as doctors continue investigations following a health scare that he described as nausea, vomiting, neck pain, dizziness and balance trouble; he urged people not to ignore warning signs and said he will update the nation once evaluations are complete. Public Safety: Police in Nevis are investigating the deaths of Mario Andrew (62) and Caroline Rodrigues (52), whose bodies were found at a home in Browne Pasture; one person is in custody and more information is expected. Education: The Curriculum Development Unit ran professional development workshops for teachers, focusing on the OECS Harmonised Primary Curriculum pilot and upcoming Grade 3 Enhanced Mathematics rollout, plus French language and environmental education support. Consular Services: Canadian officials will hold a biometric collection clinic in St. Kitts on September 17–18 for visa and residency applicants, with appointments required in advance.

Health Update: St. Kitts and Nevis PM Dr. Terrance Drew says he is in “good spirits” and stable as doctors in South Florida continue evaluations after reports of a stroke; he was first treated in Martinique following symptoms including nausea, neck pain, dizziness and balance trouble, and he urged people not to ignore warning signs. CPL Cricket: St Kitts and Nevis Patriots crushed St Lucia Kings by 137 runs in Game 25, with Dasun Shanaka smashing 121* off 39 balls and Jeremiah Louis taking 5/10 as Patriots set a huge total. Regional Governance: Nevis is represented at the CPA conference in Jamaica, with Assembly President Michelle Slack-Clarke speaking on keeping parliamentary decorum in the digital age, while youth parliamentarians join virtual sessions. Community & Sport: Flow will donate TT$200 for every Trinbago Knight Riders six in CPL 2026 to the National Centre for Persons with Disabilities, as part of its “Every Six Gives Back” campaign. Safety & Crime: Police on Nevis are investigating the deaths of Mario Andrew, 62, and Caroline Rodrigues, 52, of Browne Pasture. Royal Visit: King Charles III and Queen Camilla will tour the Caribbean this fall, including visits to The Bahamas and Antigua and Barbuda.

PM Health Update: St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew is reported to have suffered a stroke and was treated in Martinique before being flown to Miami for further checks; the government says he remains stable, while opposition leader Mark Brantley urges the public to keep politics out of the situation. Government Continuity: Cabinet announced portfolio changes while Drew is overseas, with Geoffrey Hanley acting as Prime Minister and taking on key duties. CPL Cricket: St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots beat Barbados Tridents by six wickets at Warner Park, with Johnson Charles’ 78 and Quinton de Kock’s 106 in vain; Patriots now set to host Saint Lucia Kings tonight. Local Sports: Honda Newtown United won the Elvis Star Browne Women’s League title with a 2–1 comeback over Mapau Cayon Rockettes, finishing unbeaten. Education & Youth: Curriculum Development Unit workshops support OECS primary curriculum pilots; Nevis athletes Najeeb Kelly and Kymarni Newton earn scholarships to Jamaica’s STETHS; Taiwanese Youth Ambassadors visit CFBC for cultural exchange. Public Safety: Police investigate deaths of two people on Nevis; RSCNPF also probes a sudden death in Molineaux.

CPL 2026 (Basseterre): Johnson Charles struck 78 as St Kitts and Nevis Patriots beat Barbados Tridents by six wickets, chasing 217 with five balls to spare, while Quinton de Kock’s 106 still ended in defeat. Controversy in the chase: Charles was initially ruled out on a high full-toss catch, then recalled after a third-umpire review overturned the call, drawing criticism from Tridents captain Chris Green and others about umpiring. Government continuity: With Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew sent overseas for specialised medical observation, Deputy PM Geoffrey Hanley was named acting PM and temporarily took on key portfolios including Finance, Health, Human Resource Management and Social Security. Nevis governance row: Nevis Premier Mark Brantley defended Culturama payment timing, saying money is “sure” but depends on cash flow, after complaints from performers. Education & youth: The Ministry of Education launched the 2026–27 school year, and two CARIFTA standouts—Kymarni Newton and Najeeb Kelly—won historic track scholarships to STETHS in Jamaica. Public safety: RSCNPF is investigating a sudden death in Molineux, with an autopsy planned and no foul play suspected.

Prime Minister’s Health Update: St. Kitts and Nevis PM Dr. Terrance Drew has been sent overseas for specialised medical observation after being admitted to the JNF General Hospital; Deputy PM Dr. Geoffrey Hanley is acting to keep government running while Drew remains stable and in good spirits. CPL Cricket Drama: Patriots beat Barbados Tridents by six wickets in Basseterre, chasing 217 with Johnson Charles’ 78 and a major controversy after a recalled dismissal was overturned to a no-ball; Quinton de Kock also struck 106 off 57 for a landmark 10th T20 century. Nevis Geothermal Push: A St. Martin delegation visited Nevis to tour geothermal sites as the project advances, with drilling operations expected to begin within 60 days after a final rig inspection. Education Focus: The Ministry of Education launched the 2026–27 academic year under a digital and partnership theme, welcoming new teachers and urging educator well-being and student success. Local Campaigns & Community: Azard Gumbs pledged a full renovation and upgrades for Verchilds High School; and Nevis educator Shoya Lawrence was named Fan of the Match during the Patriots’ win. Agriculture Advisory: Farmers are being urged to protect sheep and goats as dog attacks increase, with guidance on securing animals and reporting incidents.