AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUN Reform Push: Prime Minister Godwin Friday used his maiden UN General Assembly address to call for fixing the multilateral system—Security Council reform (including a permanent African member), climate justice, and reparatory justice—arguing trust is broken and small states need real change. CTU Leadership: Minister Phillip Jackson was elected Vice-President of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union Council of Ministers, as the region doubles down on resilience, inclusion, innovation and cybersecurity. Tourism Deal: Royal Caribbean Group signed a landmark agreement to buy a 50% stake in Sandals and Beaches Resorts for about US$3 billion, with closing expected early 2027—seen as a major boost for Caribbean all-inclusive growth and distribution. Food & Ag Exports: Malaysia approved imports of Taiwan-bred breeding pigs and pig semen, a reminder of how animal-health approvals can open new agricultural export routes. Ridge-to-Reef Progress: We Are Mayreau reports six months of TREBAI work, including coral gene banking and climate-smart agriculture expansion after Hurricane Beryl. Diaspora Investment Drive: At Invest SVG in New York, Friday urged Vincentians abroad to move from remittances to structured partnerships and investment. Energy & Households: Ongoing debate continues over VINLEC disconnections amid rising electricity costs and public responsibility for essential service access. Tourism Policy: Friday confirmed SVG will keep its jet-ski ban for now, citing safety and regulation capacity. Media Shift: Searchlight newspaper’s print run ends as Interactive Media Limited pivots fully digital, marking the close of a 31-year institution.
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