AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEarthquake Watch: A powerful 6.0 quake hit the Eastern Caribbean on May 16 around 10:50am AST, with the epicenter about 80 km northeast of St. John’s (Antigua) and roughly 70 km east-southeast of Codrington (Barbuda). Shaking was widely felt across islands including Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, St. Kitts and Nevis, Anguilla, and as far as Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, but officials reported no immediate injuries or major damage. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said there was no major tsunami threat. Public Services & Health: In St. Kitts and Nevis, the government rolled out the NCI WellCare Digital Insurance Card for about 8,500 public servants and eligible dependents, aiming to cut upfront payments and remove reimbursement paperwork at participating providers in St. Kitts, Nevis, and Anguilla. Tourism Momentum: Caribbean tourism leaders are pushing a new strategy to keep more tourism dollars circulating locally, including a regional logistics and supply-chain push unveiled at the Caribbean Travel Marketplace in Antigua.
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