AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEU-Funded Fisheries Upgrade: Bequia’s Port Elizabeth Fish Market broke ground with a $3.2M grant under the OECS BioSPACE programme, aiming to modernize facilities, strengthen post-harvest capacity, and boost resilience for fisheries communities. Livestock Trade Pressure: Agriculture Minister Israel Bruce says live cattle shipments to Grenada have been halted, pointing to local supply needs, livelihood impacts, and plans for a modern abattoir plus tougher enforcement against livestock theft. Farm Inputs for Climate Resilience: IICA handed over soil-health agricultural kits to SVG farmers under the ADOPT Caribbean project, including compost and mulch demonstrations and equipment like rain gauges, pH/water meters, and a chaff cutter/silage machine. Regional Tourism Push: St. Kitts hosted the 2026 ASTA Caribbean Showcase with SVG’s tourism minister Kishore Shallow among regional leaders, focusing on destination promotion and sustainable growth. Digital Skills for MSMEs: A CDB-backed regional initiative will support at least 150 MSMEs in SVG and other islands to adopt practical digital solutions and build competitiveness for wider markets. Smart Agriculture Expansion: Government is exploring expansion of the Smart Agriculture Project in Orange Hill with support from Taiwan, targeting new business opportunities and youth careers in farming. Tourism Recognition: SVG secured nine nominations for the 2026 World Travel Awards, including Caribbean’s Leading Green and Nature Destination.
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