AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBusiness Climate: Parliament approved “draconian” reversals to St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ Companies Act, with PM Godwin Friday saying the 2016 penalties and burdens pushed investors away and the new changes aim to make SVG “open for business.” Agriculture & Food Security: The Agriculture Ministry and CARDI are evaluating five carrot varieties to cut the food import bill, while the International Trade Centre says it will help secure market access for small farmers and MSMEs. Fisheries Planning: Work is underway for the 2026 Agriculture and Fisheries Census, with enumerators collecting farm and fisher data through October 30 to guide fisheries sector planning. Pest Control: Authorities are stepping up efforts to eradicate the Giant African Snail using surveillance and containment, urging people to take precautions when moving in and out of infected areas. Digital Skills: OECS launched applications for the Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship (Cohort II), opening September 10 and closing September 20, with training in areas like AI, cybersecurity, cloud, and data analytics. Transport & Roads: BRAGSA road repairs in Green Hill helped avert a planned minibus strike in Central Kingstown. Maritime Security: A St. Vincent and the Grenadines-flagged oil tanker was briefly seized by Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden before leaving after a Japanese warship approached; separate reports also flagged a hijacking incident involving a registered SVG vessel.
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