AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCruise Port Deal: St. Vincent and the Grenadines is moving toward a major Kingstown Cruise Port shake-up after signing an MoU with Global Ports Holdings (GPH) for a 30-year concession and up to EC$250m in phased investment to modernise the terminal and grow cruise calls. Tourism Strategy: Tourism Minister Kishore Shallow says SVG can pursue both mass and luxury tourism at once—mainland for larger cruise traffic, Grenadines for high-end stays—while defending foreign investment as a jobs engine, even as he rejects permanent tax exemptions. Aircraft Mystery Resolved: After days of concern, the Dominican Republic-registered Beechcraft Baron HI-1145 that vanished mid-flight to Tobago has been found, with no loss of life; Minister St. Clair Leacock says agencies know the aircraft’s location but details remain “very delicate.” Public Service Focus: Major St. Clair Leacock urged public servants to be adaptive and innovative as the Public Service Week begins, highlighting government support and certificates awarded to staff. Health & Access: World Pediatrics’ speech therapy mission is wrapping up, having seen 100 children and visiting Bequia patients ahead of a return from September. Agriculture Update: IICA shared its 2025 impact work in SVG, spotlighting transparency and results for farmers and agro-processors.
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