AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSpace & STEM: St. Kitts and Nevis crossed into space with a Nevis-built life sciences experiment launched aboard SSC Space’s SubOrbital Express-5 from Sweden, studying how microgravity affects genome architecture and gene expression. Digital Health: The government signed the National Digital Health Information System (NDHIS) contract, with the NTRC and the St. Kitts and Nevis Robotics Association tasked to design, stress-test, and commission the system to modernize care and protect sensitive health data. Water Security: Nevis is set to commission a new 500,000-gallon Stoney Hill storage tank, while St. Kitts continues drought response work including a new pipeline to boost supply to St. Peter’s. AI & Culture: Venetta J. Smithen’s “Island Tales” won second place in the Build Club “Women Who Build AI” Accelerator, spotlighting AI for Caribbean storytelling and literacy. Regional Tech & Safety: CARICOM IMPACS marked its 20-year mark, and Antigua’s crime lab is moving toward fingerprint upgrades and a criminal database. Education & Skills: UNESCO support will embed Education for Sustainable Development into St. Kitts and Nevis curricula starting Sept. 2026.
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