AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTourism Investment: PM Godwin Friday says Sandals St. Vincent is moving ahead with a US$45M expansion—22 Rondoval Villas under construction (due Nov 2026), 20 Hillside Sky Suites next, and Beaches St. Vincent planned to start in 2028—adding nearly 400 rooms and prioritizing marine biodiversity and sea turtle habitat at Mount Wynne. Debt & Reform Push: At a UN development roundtable, Friday warned debt could reach 144% of GDP by 2031 if no action is taken, calling for a Growth and Stabilization Plan built around agriculture, the blue economy, tourism, and a “new economy” including ICT and creative industries. Climate Finance: Friday also met the Green Climate Fund to expand access to climate money, with a major water security initiative being prepared for submission, alongside priorities for agriculture, sustainable tourism, and the blue economy. Housing Upgrade: Government begins rolling out imported prefabricated steel-frame “secret housing” to replace unsafe homes for vulnerable families, with early beneficiaries in Calder. Governance & Accountability: A mining controversy grows around excavation at the Wallilabou River, with critics alleging material is being extracted for a private golf course and calling for transparency on terms and environmental safeguards. Regional Security: Defence Minister Wayne Sturge backs stronger regional action against illegal firearms trafficking, warning of “ghost guns” and the need for adaptive enforcement.
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