AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTourism Push: St. Vincent and the Grenadines has officially launched “Love SVG,” a six-month, off-season drive to deliver at least 100 priority upgrades to tourism facilities and visitor services across the mainland and the Grenadines before the 2026/27 season starts in November. Air Access & Partnerships: The Tourism Authority says it’s also working to expand air access and deepen ties with regional and international carriers, citing over 120,000 stay-over arrivals last year. IShowSpeed Spotlight: Tourism Minister Kishore Shallow says permission was sought for the iShowSpeed welcome team to display a live iguana during the closed season, and he put the government’s cost for the visit at less than EC$100,000. Water Pressure: With drought worsening, the water authority is tightening rationing on St. Vincent and continuing deliveries to the Southern Grenadines. Blue Economy Grants: OECS is preparing a second call for Blue Economy value-chain grant proposals (fisheries, marine tourism, waste management) ahead of a May 22 webinar.
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