AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAviation Alert: Search-and-rescue teams across the Eastern Caribbean and Trinidad & Tobago are still trying to locate a Dominican Republic-registered Beech 58P Baron (HI-1145) that vanished mid-flight from St. Vincent to Tobago on June 12, after air traffic control lost contact; flight tracking showed it flying low under visual flight rules around 4,025 feet before signals abruptly stopped near the southern Caribbean Sea. Cruise Port Deal: St. Vincent and the Grenadines has signed an MoU with Global Ports Holding to enter exclusive negotiations for a 30-year concession to manage and develop the Kingstown Cruise Port, with phased investment up to EC$250m and plans to modernize terminals, expand berthing, and boost shore excursions. Tourism Push: The Tourism Minister says the cruise sector could be revitalized by the new partnership, while also flagging low average visitor spend (about EC$59 per visit). Blue Economy Funding: A new US$6.1m GEF/UNEP-backed project will support watershed restoration and nature-based solutions in St. Vincent’s south corridor, targeting degraded land and stronger soil and ecosystem management. Renewables Commitment: PM Godwin Friday reaffirmed plans to expand solar and other renewable energy to improve climate resilience. Caribbean Travel Tip: With crowds rising across the region, travelers are being encouraged to explore lesser-known islands and experiences beyond the usual beach stops.
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