AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDigital Health Security: St. Vincent and the Grenadines became the first OECS member to adopt CARPHA’s Regional Integrated Early Warning Surveillance and Response System (RIEWSS), rolling out a digital platform that links human, animal, environmental and lab data—timed for Carnival and major events. Agriculture Data & Policy: The Ministry of Agriculture is running a National Agriculture and Fisheries Census (March–October 2026) with World Bank support, aiming to map the sector’s structure and trends. Animal Health Trade Move: SVG lifted its 15-year bird import ban, citing stronger lab capacity and alignment with WOAH and WTO sanitary principles. Labour & Estates: Canouan Estate faces allegations of unpaid wages and toxic workplace culture, with the Labour Department already visiting the site. Tourism Risk: Opposition leader Ralph Gonsalves warned that any renegotiation of the JetBlue contract could shrink schedules and hit hotels, taxis and visitor numbers. Fisheries & Blue Economy: EU-funded Bequia Fish Market rebuild is underway, aiming for a climate-resilient facility and a mid-2027 opening. Regional Agriculture Access: OECS urged governments to provide crown lands to young farmers on transparent, bank-collateral-friendly terms. Youth & Sports: SVG youth sailing champions were decided in tight races at Calliaqua Bay, with rule training support from World Sailing.
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