AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTourism Recovery: Sandals is back in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa, and the ripple is being felt across the region—while St. Vincent’s own Beaches resort is now pushed to around 2030 as part of the “Beaches 2.0” multi-site rollout. Health Watch: SVG says the global Ebola alert still poses a low risk locally, but it’s urging travelers to stay informed and follow official guidance. Agriculture Push: Prime Minister Godwin Friday launched a three-year Agricultural Productivity Recovery and Young Farmers Training Project at Orange Hill, targeting 75 young farmers and aiming to lift output by 10% after Hurricane Beryl and other shocks, with Taiwan support. Digital Trade: Government introduced VSWIFT, a single-window platform to streamline trade licenses, permits and certificates across agencies. Climate Tech: A new climate-controlled greenhouse was handed over at Orange Hill to boost production and accelerate advanced farming. Local Industry: Agro-processors met at a CED forum to tackle sector constraints and map growth paths. Public Health Infrastructure: Construction is progressing on the Arnos Vale Acute Care Hospital (AVACH) with Taiwan partnership.
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