AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTrade & Skills: OECS Commission, funded by the EU RIGHT Programme, is running specialised training for services-sector trade policy and negotiating capacity across Protocol states, with sessions held in SVG and other islands. UN Diplomacy & Climate Finance: PM Dr. Godwin Friday used his maiden UN General Assembly address to push UN reform (including Security Council changes), climate justice, and better climate financing for small states. Housing Crisis: SVG officials face mounting criticism as displaced Hurricane Beryl and volcanic victims report eviction notices from government shelters amid stalled recovery and shrinking housing support. Agriculture—Coconut: FAO and SVG’s Ministry of Agriculture completed a week-long mission to boost coconut value-chain skills, including botany, nursery management, and pest control. Tourism & Investment: CARICOM private sector leaders welcomed Royal Caribbean’s planned US$3bn, 50% stake in Sandals/Beaches, expected to close in early 2027, as a major boost for regional tourism. Aquaculture & Food Security: Caribbean Blue Foods workshop (Sept 29–Oct 2) will spotlight climate-resilient aquaculture pathways for regional jobs and food security. Tech Procurement: Taiwan’s mission issued an invitation to tender for IoT equipment, including solar smart weather stations and drip irrigation kits. Security & Justice: Police clarified that suspects in a Grenadines cocaine seizure (95kg recovered) were released because charges require proof beyond reasonable doubt.
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