AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTourism & Air Connectivity: SVG and InterCaribbean unveiled a branded aircraft, “Spirit of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines,” positioning the move as a boost for destination marketing and easier regional travel. Trade & Agriculture Links: Taiwan’s Latin America and Caribbean Trade Office (LACTO) expanded in Taipei to cover six Taiwan allies, including SVG, with plans to spotlight agricultural, fishery, food, tourism and investment opportunities. Energy Costs: VINLEC says July fuel surcharge rises by about 9 cents per kWh to $0.8320 despite an EC$734,959 subsidy, citing higher global oil prices. Maritime Safety: After the MV St Vincent VII sank off French Guiana, a Trinidadian fisherman died aboard the rescue vessel while others were treated and transported. Youth for Food Systems: Zero Hunger Trust Fund launched a six-week Youth Agriculture Science Internship Programme placing 45 interns with 23 partners for hands-on crop, livestock, agri-processing and business training. Digital Trade Modernisation: CARDTP began distributing ICT equipment under VSWIFT to support faster processing of trade licences and permits across key government units. Forestry Skills: VEEP training will certify 30+ chainsaw operators to NVQ Level II, strengthening safety and capacity for forestry operations. Creative Industries: A local film, “Cocoa Tea,” was selected for two regional festivals, while Alpha Studios announced an October LOL Comedy Concert to revive theatre arts and create performance opportunities.
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