AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCruise Tourism Push: St. Vincent and the Grenadines has signed an MoU with Global Ports Holding (GPH) for a proposed 30-year concession to modernise the Kingstown Cruise Port, with phased investment of about EC$225m–EC$250m; phase one targets up to EC$75m for terminal upgrades, better public/commercial spaces, and stronger shore excursions to lift visitor spend. Tourism Leadership: Tourism Minister Dr. Kishore Shallow says the deal could revitalise the cruise sector and notes cruise visitors average about EC$59 per visit, urging improved performance. Sandals Expansion: PM Godwin Friday also reaffirmed a US$45m Sandals push—22 Rondoval Villas (due Nov 2026), 20 Hillside Sky Suites next, and Beaches St. Vincent planned to start in 2028. Blue Economy Funding: OECS invites Blue Economy MSMEs/Value Chain Groups to virtual info sessions for Window 2 matching grants (US$100k–US$150k). Digital Trade Upgrade: SVG Customs launched ASYCUDA World v4.4 to support a paperless Vincy Single Window for Trade (VSwift).
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