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Cruise Tourism Deal: St. Vincent and the Grenadines has signed an MoU with Global Ports Holding (GPH) for a 30-year Kingstown Cruise Port concession, with phased investment of about EC$225m–EC$250m; Phase One targets up to EC$75m for terminal upgrades, better public spaces, and stronger shore excursions, while officials say Vincentians can hold up to 30% ownership via a special purpose vehicle. Tourism Standards Push: Tourism Minister Kishore Shallow says the cruise sector needs revitalisation and higher visitor spend, noting average cruise visitor spend is about EC$59 per visit. Blue Economy Funding Info: OECS invites Blue Economy MSMEs and Blue Economy value chain groups to two virtual information sessions on Window 2 grant opportunities (June 12 and June 26), with grants of US$100,000–US$150,000. Tourism Growth Projects: Sandals confirms a US$45m expansion—22 Rondoval Villas (due Nov 2026), 20 Hillside Sky Suites next, and Beaches St. Vincent expected to start in 2028—plus a new Kids’ Tourism Summer Camp running islandwide in late July and early August. Health Travel Advisory: SVG issues a strict advisory urging residents to avoid non-essential travel to Ebola-risk countries, with enhanced screening and possible quarantine on arrival. Digital Trade Upgrade: Customs launches ASYCUDA World 4.4 to support Vincy Single Window for Trade (VSwift), moving the country toward paperless customs. Local Governance Tension: Opposition alleges political discrimination after 28 public workers were abruptly dismissed, raising concerns over pay and severance.

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Tourism Stakeholders Urged to Raise Standards as Antigua Charts Future Cruise Growth

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Tourism Minister optimistic about cruise sector revitalization following signing of MOU between Government and GPH Inc.

Tourism Minister optimistic about cruise sector revitalization following signing of MOU between Government and GPH Inc.

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Government prioritizes poverty reduction in National Development Agenda


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