AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAgriculture & Biosecurity: SVG’s Ministry of Agriculture has lifted the 15-year ban on bird importation, citing stronger lab testing and regional cooperation, and aligning with WOAH and WTO sanitary rules to protect both poultry health and the Saint Vincent Parrot. Health Security: SVG became the first OECS member to adopt CARPHA’s Regional Integrated Early Warning Surveillance and Response System (RIEWSS), with a digital early-warning platform and port surveillance upgrades timed ahead of Carnival and major events. Fisheries & Blue Economy: EU-funded work is underway to demolish and rebuild the Bequia Fish Market (EC$3.2m), aiming for a climate-resilient waterfront facility and a mid-2027 opening. Tourism & Aviation: Opposition leader Ralph Gonsalves warned that any JetBlue contract renegotiation could shrink the airline’s schedule and hit hotels, taxis, and visitor numbers. Labour & Estates: Allegations of unpaid wages and toxic work conditions at Canouan Estate are escalating, with the Labour Department already visiting the site. Regional Agriculture Support: FAO-backed coconut training and soil-health kit support are building skills for farmers and improving climate-resilient production. Education: Senator Lavern King clarified the SVGCC school fees controversy, separating examination fee changes from other charges. Governance & Economy: The government extended its cost-of-living relief package by 90 days and reported a narrowed central government deficit, helped by a Chatham Bay land sale.
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