AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCoastline Under Fire: Environmentalists are condemning heavy machinery clearing mangroves at Canash Bay, saying the work is damaging a protected marine area and undermining shoreline resilience. Local Arts & Tourism: New murals on the Villa/Calliaqua coastal stretch highlight cross-Caribbean collaboration, with artists painting over two weeks to boost the area’s look and visitor appeal. Shipping & Security: A Greek-owned bulker registered in SVG was reported hijacked off Yemen, underscoring ongoing piracy risks for vessels in the region. Agriculture Boosts: Twenty poultry farmers received nesting boxes to improve egg quality and shelf life under a CDB-funded food safety pilot, while authorities also stepped up efforts to eradicate the Giant African Snail. Food Production Push: CARDI is running carrot trials to revive SVG’s export legacy and strengthen food security. Digital Skills & Governance: OECS opened applications for an advanced digital scholarship (AI, cybersecurity, cloud, data) and PM Godwin Friday urged “digital by design” public finance reforms, warning against AI hype. Regulation Watch: SVG’s Financial Services Authority paused new virtual asset business applications as it tightens oversight.
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