AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHospitality Skills: Six Sandals Grande Antigua managers and supervisors completed a 16-week hospitality leadership programme, with the final phase carried out in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and covering leadership, coaching, analytics and operational problem-solving. Tourism Risk Watch: Opposition leader Ralph Gonsalves warned that any public push to renegotiate the JetBlue contract could backfire, potentially shrinking the airline’s schedule and hitting hotels, transport and visitor numbers. Health Security Upgrade: SVG became the first OECS member state to adopt the regional digital early warning system (RIEWSS), training officials and piloting port surveillance ahead of major gatherings like Carnival and the CPL. Blue Economy Investment: EU-funded Bequia Fish Market rehabilitation was launched (EC$3.2m), positioning the rebuild as climate-resilient support for fisheries and faster delivery toward mid-2027 opening. Agriculture Capacity Boost: FAO began coconut training in SVG to modernize production, nursery management, pest and disease control, and value-chain practices, alongside broader soursop/coconut/passion fruit value-chain sessions. Youth & Sports: SVG Sailing Association held youth nationals with tight finishes across Optimist, ILCA 4 and ILCA 6, plus a World Sailing judge seminar. Environment Update: Citizen-science reports led to a rare confirmation of young staghorn coral thriving off Battowia, offering hope after past reef shocks.
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