AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEV Market Launch: Peter and Company officially rolled out the Chery brand in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, adding four award-winning Chery Tiggo SUVs to the local lineup via partners Goddard Enterprises Limited and Motorworld Group Caribbean. Postal Modernisation Pressure: SVG Post is facing a “dual crisis” as letter mail demand falls and regional transport bottlenecks persist, while digital upgrades lag behind private couriers. Cruise Port Deal: Government signed an MoU with Global Ports Holding to explore a 30-year concession for the Kingstown Cruise Port, with phased investment up to EC$250m and a plan to modernise terminals and expand Grenadines facilities. Tourism Strategy: The Tourism Ministry is pushing a dual-market approach—mass tourism on the mainland and luxury experiences in the Grenadines—while also targeting cruise sector revitalization after the GPH MoU. Energy Costs & Relief: VINLEC says it does not profit from the fuel surcharge, pointing to global diesel spikes and urging energy conservation as smart meters are expected by year-end. Agriculture & Land: IICA reported on its 2025 agricultural impact, while a new GEF/UNEP-backed US$6.1m project aims to restore degraded landscapes in SVG’s south corridor to protect farmers and ecosystems. Blue Economy Funding: OECS is inviting Blue Economy MSMEs to virtual info sessions for Window 2 matching grants, with value chain grants of US$100,000–US$150,000.
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