AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCruise Boost for Kingstown: Government has signed an MoU with Global Ports Holding for a 30-year concession and up to EC$250m to modernise the Kingstown Cruise Port, with Phase One up to EC$75m focused on terminal upgrades, better public spaces and stronger shore excursions. Blue Economy Push: On World Oceans Day, OECS leaders framed the ocean as the region’s “anchor of survival,” highlighting UBEC work across fisheries and aquaculture, marine tourism and waste management. Funding for Blue SMEs: OECS invites Blue Economy MSMEs to two virtual info sessions on Window 2 grant opportunities (June 12 and June 26), with value chain grants of US$100,000–US$150,000. Tourism Investment Watch: Tourism Minister Kishore Shallow says the cruise revival could lift infrastructure and expand national tourism products, while noting cruise visitor spend averages about EC$59 per visit. Local Travel & Tourism Events: Hotel and Tourism Association says Restaurant Week 2026 runs June 21–27, and the Tourism Department expands its Kids’ Tourism Summer Camp islandwide in July and August. Health Advisory: St. Vincent and the Grenadines issues a strict travel advisory urging residents to avoid non-essential trips to Ebola high-risk countries, with enhanced screening and possible quarantine on arrival.
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