AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTourism: Junior Minister Braxton Lewis pitched ideas to grow cultural tourism and creative industries, including making Vincy Mas a month-long visitor experience and promoting SVG as a film destination. Shipping: Waypoint CEO Phillon Chris Kelly is urging Vincentians to ship Christmas cargo early after last year’s holiday congestion caused delays. Energy: Fresh concern over rising electricity bills has renewed calls for transparency and accountability at VINLEC, including scrutiny of its audited accounts and fuel surcharge. Investment: Invest SVG and Luxembourg-based Nativo Group signed an MOU to advance a proposed US$100 million, privately financed eco-resort on Mayreau. The 100-plus-room project is planned to support local jobs, training and demand for transport, marine services and food suppliers. Seafood and Blue Economy: A five-year plan is being developed to strengthen seafood safety, inspections and export readiness, while eligible fisheries, marine tourism and waste-management businesses have a final opportunity to seek OECS grant funding. Economic outlook: The World Bank projects SVG growth of 2.6% in 2026 and 2027, as tourism-dependent Caribbean economies face higher energy and transport costs.
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