AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCanouan Safety Alert: Police in St. Vincent and the Grenadines are investigating the death of 37-year-old Scottish technical services manager Daniel Vettrino, found in the Gym Hill area after reports of gunshots on June 24; a post-mortem is planned and local media say two men were detained. HIV Update: The Ministry of Health says HIV cases are rising, with clusters among men aged 60+ and young adults 25–29, urging condom use ahead of carnival. Tourism Leadership: Shafia London has been appointed CEO of the SVG Tourism Authority (effective July 1), with officials highlighting a results-driven mandate; the move also sparked public debate over recruitment and transparency. Grenadines Travel Push: The “Go Grenadines” campaign launches a $100 “Go Grenadines Passport” to boost domestic travel in August, with vouchers usable across participating island experiences. Aviation & Cargo: Argyle International Airport announced Executive Air’s new regional cargo service aimed at improving tourism supply and helping farmers export. Health System Strain: Staffing shortages at the Mental Health Rehabilitation Centre are worsening patient-to-nurse ratios, with limited psychiatric-trained nurses. Regional Crime Link: Canada seized over 15kg of cocaine from a traveller arriving from SVG at Toronto Pearson, leading to an arrest.
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