AGP Executive Report

Education & Youth Momentum: The OECS launched “The OECS PEARL Legacy” communications campaign to carry forward PEARL’s education upgrades across member states, shifting from project work to community-led “education regeneration.” Justice & Community Skills: St. Kitts and Nevis, with UNDP, kicked off a 10-day Restorative Justice and Criminal Mediation training at Koi Resort to build conflict-handling tools focused on accountability, dialogue, and rehabilitation. Fashion & Creative Talent: Project Xport: New Faces selected two local models—Liberty Woodley and Nashanti Perkins—for training in New York with Coco Rocha, spotlighting St. Kitts and Nevis on the global runway. Carnival Buzz: Sugar Mas 55’s full schedule is out, with national and private events running late November into early January, featuring mas, soca, calypso, and J’ouvert. Sports Spotlight: Shakquan Hodge and Azariah Vanterpool represent the Federation in Greece at the 66th International Session for Young Olympic Ambassadors. Local Culture Event: FRO Fest 2026 returns to St. Kitts on June 20 at National Heroes Park under “Sunflower and Curls.” Water Reality Check: Reports say hundreds of St. Kitts households are again going days without running potable water, despite official assurances.

Sports & Youth: Nevis Minister Troy Liburd and Sports Director Aljay Newton visited athletes Shamarie Newton and Chesson Liburd training in Jamaica with Glen Mills’ Racers Track Club, praising their JAAA/PUMA meet experience and pushing “investing in youth” as a priority. Basketball Development: SKNABA congratulated Sheldon Chiverton-Blake for earning a FIBA E-Learning License as a certified table official, boosting the federation’s officiating standards. Chess on the Global Stage: Demarre Brown won the St. Kitts and Nevis Chess Federation title and is set to represent the twin islands at the 2026 FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand. Creative Economy: Project Xport: New Faces held a modeling casting call in St. Johnston, with participants scored on runway, confidence, camera awareness and market potential. Culture & Community: LOUD26 put Nevis on display for regional HR and business leaders, while the 3rd Annual “Jesus in the City” parade returned to Basseterre. Local Life Watch: St. Kitts’ water crisis is again sparking anger, with hundreds of households reporting days without running potable water.

Creative Economy & Fashion: The Department of Creative Economy is pushing new talent through Project Xport: New Faces, with a May 16 casting call in St. Johnston that assessed 40 modelling hopefuls on runway, camera awareness, professionalism and market potential. Police & Leadership: The RSCNPF promoted nearly 30 officers in recognition of outstanding service, with Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew and Commissioner James Sutton congratulating the recipients. Arts & Media Spotlight: Cyril Vanier’s St. Kitts roots are celebrated as the international broadcast journalist continues to build a global profile across major networks. Sports Development: Sheldon Chiverton-Blake earns a certified FIBA E-Learning License as a table official, a boost for local basketball administration. Culture & Community: St. Kitts Music Festival plans add a federation-wide “It’s All About the Sauce” cook-off on Central Street (June 25-27 season), while Nevis gears up for its Mango Festival July 2-5 with chef-led events and Mel B’s spotlight. Local Life Watch: St. Kitts’ water crisis is again sparking frustration, with residents reporting days without reliable running potable water.

Police & Leadership: The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force promoted nearly 30 officers, with Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew and Commissioner James Sutton praising dedication and professionalism. Cultural Loss: Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College mourned the passing of Dennis Richards, CSM, honoring his decades as lecturer, artist, designer, and “quiet nation-builder.” Creative Economy: Project Xport’s “New Faces” modeling casting call in St. Johnston drew 40 participants, aiming to train and position emerging talent for regional and international opportunities. Arts & Media Spotlight: St. Kitts and Nevis creatives are gaining global exposure through Project Xport, while Apple TV’s new “Cape Fear” thriller adaptation is trending worldwide, including in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Sports & Community: Sheldon Chiverton-Blake earned a FIBA E-Learning license as a certified table official; SKNFA also announced women’s football safeguarding and first-aid training ahead of the season. Tourism & Entertainment: The St. Kitts Music Festival ramps up with an “It’s All About the Sauce” cook-off on Central Street, and Nevis hosted LOUD26 showcasing culture and hospitality to regional leaders. Public Pressure: St. Kitts’ water crisis deepened as hundreds of households report days without running potable water.

Music & Food Festival Build-Up: St. Kitts Music Festival is gearing up for June 25–27, with the “It’s All About the Sauce” chef cook-off set for June 26 (11 a.m.–5 p.m.) on Central Street, Basseterre—chefs will compete using locally sourced sauces and ingredients, spotlighting local agro-processing. Creative Economy: The Department of Creative Economy is advancing Project Xport, holding a casting call for “Project Xport: New Faces” that trained and assessed aspiring models through runway, camera awareness, and stage presence. Tourism Spotlight: St. Kitts and Nevis creatives and officials are getting international visibility from Caribbean Week in New York, including a PIX11 segment featuring tourism marketer Jonette Boyd and chef Stephen Marsham. Digital Rights & Accountability: A major Facebook defamation ruling awarded Justin Hawley $115,000 against Damien Weekes, raising big questions about when tagged posts can create legal responsibility. Sport & Community: SKNFA women’s football kicks off with safeguarding and first-aid training in partnership with the Red Cross, while Zeke Percival marks 50 years in golf. Regional Watch: CARICOM Heads of Government meet in St. Lucia July 5–8, with outgoing CARICOM Chair Terrance Drew among speakers.

Creative Economy & Fashion: The Department of Creative Economy is pushing global opportunities for local talent through Project Xport, with Project Xport: New Faces holding a casting call in St. Johnston for aspiring models judged on runway, confidence, camera awareness, and market potential. Sustainability in the Spotlight: World Environment Day saw a new recycling bin launched at Lime Kiln Commercial Development, with the Department of Environment and Taiwan Technical Mission partnering with Antioch Baptist Church. Tourism on TV & in the Air: St. Kitts Tourism Authority and chef Stephen Marsham promoted the Federation on PIX11 during Caribbean Week in New York, while “Explore St. Kitts and Nevis” is now being featured across major airline screens. Women’s Football Boost: SKNFA and the Red Cross are running first aid and safeguarding training for women in football ahead of the season kickoff. Music Festival Build-Up: The St. Kitts Music Festival (June 25–27) gets a culinary spark with “It’s All About the Sauce” cook-off in Basseterre. Legal & Social Media: A major defamation ruling in Justin Hawley vs Damien Weekes highlights when tagged Facebook posts can trigger legal responsibility. Sporting Milestone: St. Kitts and Nevis 3×3 basketball qualifies for the CAC Games in Santo Domingo 2026 despite lacking a national indoor facility.

Streaming Buzz: Apple TV’s new thriller Cape Fear (based on Robert De Niro’s 1991 classic) is already a hit, climbing to top spots across multiple countries including Saint Kitts and Nevis. Music & Food: The St. Kitts Music Festival gears up (June 25–27) with a federation-wide “It’s All About the Sauce” cook-off on Central Street, Basseterre (June 26, 11am–5pm). Women’s Football: SKNFA and the Red Cross launch first aid and safeguarding training for women in football ahead of the season kickoff. Sports Milestone: St. Kitts and Nevis qualifies for the Santo Domingo 2026 CAC Games in 3×3 basketball—a major first despite limited indoor facilities. Tourism Push: St. Kitts and Nevis rolls out “Explore, Live and Invest” with major airline placements, boosting global visibility. Legal Watch: A landmark Facebook defamation ruling awards Justin Hawley $115,000—a big deal for social media tagging and liability. Nevis Culture: LOUD26 spotlights Nevis with heritage tours and local experiences, from wax apple harvesting to Pinney’s Beach. Golf Legend: Zeke Percival marks 50 years in golf, starting as a caddie at Frigate Bay.

CARICOM in the spotlight: CARICOM Heads of Government will meet in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia, 5–8 July 2026, with St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew set to speak at the 5 July opening at Sandals St. Lucia, streamed on CARICOM social media. Basketball breakthrough: St. Kitts and Nevis qualifies for the Santo Domingo 2026 CAC Games in 3×3 basketball—an historic first despite having no national indoor facility. Women’s football push: SKNFA and the Red Cross host first aid and safeguarding training for women in football ahead of the season, while coach education continues with a Concacaf C Licence cohort. Music + food culture: The St. Kitts Music Festival gears up with “It’s All About the Sauce” cook-off on Central Street (11am–5pm) as chefs compete with locally sourced sauces. Tourism planning: Tourism Minister Marsha Henderson says destinations need carrying capacity studies to avoid oversaturating and weakening the visitor experience. Digital rights warning: A major High Court defamation ruling awards Justin Hawley $115,000 over a Facebook post tagged on his page, raising fresh questions about social media responsibility. Nevis festival buzz: Nevis Mango Festival runs 2–5 July, with Mel B praising the island’s mango season and chef Eric Adjepong joining as culinary ambassador. Creative tech win: Venetta J. Smithen places second in Build Club’s “Women Who Build AI” accelerator for “Island Tales,” an AI storytelling project aimed at preserving Caribbean culture. Local safety + community: The Federation marks the 109th anniversary of the St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force Cadet Corps.

CARICOM & Regional Spotlight: CARICOM leaders will meet in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia, July 5–8, with St. Kitts and Nevis PM Dr. Terrance Drew delivering remarks at the July 5 opening ceremony at Sandals St Lucia, streamed on CARICOM social media. Women’s Football: SKNFA ramps up the 2026 season with women-focused events, including First Aid and Safeguarding Training with the St. Kitts and Nevis Red Cross on June 5. Food & Festival Buzz: Nevis is gearing up for its Mango Festival July 2–5, with Spice Girl Mel B highlighting the island’s mango season and chef-led experiences. Music Festival Build-Up: St. Kitts Music Festival (June 25–27) gets a culinary boost via “It’s All About the Sauce” Chef Cook-Off on June 26 in Basseterre. Tourism & Media Exposure: St. Kitts and Nevis continues to push its brand internationally, including a PIX11 TV feature during Caribbean Week in New York and a new “Explore, Live and Invest” airline campaign. Digital Rights Watch: A major Facebook defamation ruling awards Justin Hawley $115,000 against Damien Weekes, raising big questions about responsibility when you’re tagged in online posts. Community & Culture: LOUD26 in St. Kitts highlighted Nevis culture and hospitality to regional HR and business leaders. Sports Viewing: Rush Sports promises an expansive World Cup viewing setup across multiple Caribbean markets. Public Safety Note: Authorities confirmed the death of a solo hiker, Wang Zyuan, found on Mount Liamuiga after a multi-day search.

World Cup Viewing: Rush Sports says it’s building a “whole experience” for the 2026 FIFA World Cup across 13 Caribbean markets, with all 104 matches in most territories and a split deal in Jamaica with TVJ. Social Media Law: A landmark High Court defamation ruling orders $115,000 damages against Damien Weekes over a Facebook post he was tagged in—raising big questions for every tagged user on liability and control. Tourism & Media Push: St. Kitts and Nevis is featured on major airline screens through the “Explore St. Kitts and Nevis” campaign, while Tourism Minister Marsha Henderson highlights carrying capacity planning at CTO Week in New York. Faith & Community: Christians from across the Federation packed downtown Basseterre for the 3rd Annual “Jesus in the City” parade and festival. Sports Development: SKNFA ramps up women’s football with first-aid and safeguarding training, plus coach education continues with the Concacaf C Licence course. Creative Wins: Nevis-set short film “Pan Gyul” takes two awards at Cannes’ Diversity in Short Film Showcase, including Best First-Time Filmmaker and Best Original Song. Water Worries: Konris Maynard details drought pressures and long-term water solutions, warning the upcoming rainy season may be below normal. Nevis Tourism Reality Check: Premier Mark Brantley points to seasonality as Nevis’s key tourism hurdle and says events are built to smooth the off-peak months.

Tourism Spotlight: St. Kitts and Nevis is getting fresh global visibility as “Explore St. Kitts and Nevis” rolls out on major airline screens, with the campaign built on “Explore, Live and Invest.” Festival & Faith: Churches across the Federation came together for the 3rd Annual “Jesus in the City” parade and festival in Basseterre, featuring worship, music, and Bible-themed floats. Music & Media: St. Kitts Tourism’s push continues on PIX11 in New York, with Jonette Boyd and chef Stephen Marsham promoting the island’s culture, food—and the highly anticipated 2026 St. Kitts Music Festival. AI & Culture: UNESCO is urging regulated, ethical AI adoption as local creators weigh authorship and cultural preservation. Women in Tech: Nevisian founder Venetta J. Smithen secured second place in Build Club’s “Women Who Build AI” accelerator for “Island Tales.” Film Win: Nevis short film “Pan Gyul” grabbed two Cannes Diversity Showcase awards and earned an ABFF selection. Sports (Women’s Football): SKNFA announces first-aid and safeguarding training plus more coach education ahead of the women’s season kickoff. Outdoor Tragedy: A missing cruise passenger, Wang Zyuan, was found dead after a solo hike on Mount Liamuiga.

Space & STEM: Nevis launched the Caribbean’s first space life sciences experiment, studying how gravity changes human immune cells, with Nevis education leaders partnering with the University of Zurich and a Swiss space centre. AI & Culture: UNESCO is urging St. Kitts and Nevis to embrace AI with regulation as creative industries debate authorship, IP, and cultural preservation. Tourism on TV & in the air: St. Kitts Tourism hit New York Living on PIX11 with Jonette Boyd and Chef Stephen Marsham, while the new “Explore, Live and Invest” campaign is now running on major airline screens. Women’s Football: SKNFA ramps up the 2026 season with first-aid and safeguarding training for women in football, plus a second Concacaf C Licence coaching cohort. Film & Music: Nevis short film “Pan Gyul” won two awards at Cannes’ Diversity in Cannes showcase and earned an ABFF selection. Community & Health: Child Month 2026 kicks off on St. Kitts with “Good Nutrition, Movement and Rest,” and a free NATMA clinic schedule runs June 1–4 across both islands.

AI & Creative Policy: UNESCO’s Caribbean office says AI is here now and should be embraced with ethics and regulation as creators debate authorship, IP, and cultural preservation. Women’s Football Development: SKNFA ramps up the 2026 season with First Aid and Safeguarding training for women in football, plus a second cohort of the Concacaf C Licence coaching course to build stronger coaching pathways. Independence 43 Build-Up: The Independence 43 committee unveils the theme “One People, One Vision, Endless Possibility” and a logo inspired by the Berkeley Memorial. Tech & Identity at IGS 2026: Nationals attending the Investment Gateway Summit can get a waiver on biometric processing fees under the passport modernisation programme. Caribbean Film Spotlight: Nevis short film Pan Gyul wins two awards at Cannes’ Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase and heads to the American Black Film Festival. AI Recognition for Local Founders: Venetta J. Smithen places second globally in Build Club’s “Women Who Build AI” accelerator for Island Tales, an AI-powered Caribbean storytelling project. Tourism in Focus: CTO Week in New York highlights St. Kitts’ airlift gains and Port Zante’s cruise turnaround plans, while Nevis Premier Brantley pushes events to fight seasonality. Sports Community News: Old Road United Jets celebrate their undefeated league title with a Cabinet visit, and youth sailing star Greyson Burrell makes history competing in the Optimist North American Championship.

Independence 43 Buzz: The Independence 43 Organising Committee has unveiled the theme “One People, One Vision, Endless Possibility: Independence 43” by Dr Jenson S. Morton, plus a new logo inspired by the Berkeley Memorial at The Circus in downtown Basseterre. AI & Culture Spotlight: St. Kitts and Nevis tech founder Venetta J. Smithen (Caribbean Scribbles Publishing) secured 2nd place in the global Build Club “Women Who Build AI” Accelerator for “Island Tales,” an AI-powered interactive heritage story map. Film Wins for Nevis: Short film “Pan Gyul” (shot in Nevis, directed by Juliette Jeffers) won two awards at the 2026 Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase and is set for further festival screenings, including ABFF selection. Tourism in Focus: CTO Week in New York highlighted St. Kitts’ visitor growth and plans for Port Zante as a key turnaround port from November 2027, while Nevis Premier Mark Brantley pointed to seasonality as the main tourism hurdle. Community Events: Environment Month 2026 kicks off with a June 5 launch in Independence Square, featuring clean-ups, youth activities, and the Green Expo. Sports Pride: Jahzara Claxton was named to the West Indies Women’s T20 World Cup squad, and 12-year-old sailor Greyson Burrell made history competing at the Optimist North American Championship.

Film & Culture: Nevis short film Pan Gyul—shot in Nevis with a largely local cast—won two awards at the 2026 Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase (Best First-Time Filmmaker for Juliette Jeffers, plus Best Original Song for “Kaiso Estasy” by Javid Allen) and is set for further festival screenings, including the American Black Film Festival’s “Voices of Culture.” Tourism & Community: Nevis Premier Mark Brantley says seasonality is the biggest tourism hurdle, pointing to festivals like Culturama and Mango Festival, plus a push for more regional visitors and community-led experiences. Regional Spotlight: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 opened June 1 with record attendance from tourism ministers and commissioners across the region, including St. Kitts and Nevis, under the theme “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences.” Tech & Innovation: Kittitian AI builder and author Venetta J. Smithen placed second in the global “Women Who Build AI” accelerator for her project Island Tales. Sports: Jahzara Claxton was named to the West Indies Women’s T20 World Cup squad, while 12-year-old sailor Greyson Burrell made history as the first St. Kitts and Nevis competitor at the Optimist North American Championship. Public Safety: Police confirmed the body of missing hiker Wang Zyuan was found in the Mt. Liamuiga area; they also released details on a Bakers Corner shooting that left one man injured.

Champions Celebration: Old Road United Jets kicked off their SKNFA Premier League title week with a courtesy visit to St. Kitts & Nevis Cabinet, celebrating an undefeated season and the support behind it. Film & Music Spotlight: Nevis’ short film Pan Gyul (shot in Nevis, Nevisian cast/crew) won two awards at the 2026 Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase and earned an ABFF selection for Voices of Culture. Regional Arts & HR Culture: LOUD 26 wrapped in St. Kitts after three days blending HR leadership sessions with cultural showcases and networking. Community Health (Free Care): Taiwan’s NATMA medical mission returns with free clinics June 1–4 across St. Kitts and Nevis—check the scheduled health centres and hours. Environment Month: St. Kitts launches Environment Month 2026 (June 5 start) with clean-ups, school/youth activities, a Forest Dash, radio visits, and a Green Expo. Tourism & Local Flavor: Tourism Minister Marsha Henderson says the federation is decentralising tourism products so benefits reach communities like Old Road, not just Frigate Bay. Sports (Youth & Women): Jahzara Claxton named to the West Indies Women’s T20 World Cup squad; 12-year-old Greyson Burrell made sailing history as the first from St. Kitts & Nevis to compete at the Optimist North American Championship. Public Concern Online: A viral post alleging Obeah-related practices involving minors sparked debate on child protection and regulation, with no official finding reported. Biometric Passport Upgrade: Mandatory biometric enrolment is underway, with a deadline of July 31, 2027.