AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDiplomacy & Tourism Links: Kenton X. Chance, a Taiwan-trained Vincentian journalist and founder of iWitness News, presented his credentials as SVG’s ambassador to Taiwan, aiming to deepen ties and attract investment. Tourism Workforce: Prime Minister Godwin Friday says any future citizenship-by-investment plan will be kept at arm’s length from politicians, with tight regulation and parliamentary accountability. Sandals Impact on Visitors & Jobs: Taxi driver Kendal Neverson says Sandals’ Buccament Bay operations have boosted tourism and made airport transfers more consistent for local drivers. Hospitality Training: Sandals Saint Vincent launched a student hospitality etiquette and service excellence programme, with TVET students learning standards through hands-on sessions and a formal dinner. Blue Economy Funding: OECS opened Window 2 of the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme for value chain groups in fisheries, coastal tourism and waste management, offering USD 100,000–150,000 grants. Marine Resources: Fisheries Minister Conroy Huggins announced a queen conch hatchery and nursery unit in Union Island as conch and lobster landings decline. Health & Access: Lions Club Kingstown and U.S. specialists ran a free “Eye Care For U” clinic across SVG, including outreach to schools and care homes.
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