AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTourism & Ports: Tourism Minister Dr. Kishore Shallow says the new port deal with Global Ports Holdings (GPH) includes termination clauses if expectations aren’t met, as the government stresses it’s a lease (not a sale) for 30 years with major investment planned. HIV Alert for Visitors: Health officials report rising HIV infections in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, with the highest new cases among ages 25–29 and men over 60, urging testing and condom use ahead of VincyMas. Tourism Leadership: Shafia London has been named new CEO of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Authority, with the ministry citing her marketing and administrative experience. Local Food Push: Hoteliers are being urged to join a national effort to promote local produce as Restaurant Week “A Taste of Vincy” wraps up. Safety & Travel Concerns: Police continue investigating the shooting death of a Scottish man, Danny Vettrino, in Canouan, while reports also link the case to wider regional security questions. Aviation for Farmers: Argyle International Airport says Executive Air’s new regional cargo service will help tourism and give local farmers better routes to export produce.
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