AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHIV Alert: St. Vincent and the Grenadines health authorities report a rise in HIV cases, with clusters among men 60+ and young adults 25–29, while women continue to test in higher numbers; officials urged condom use ahead of carnival and warned people can’t tell by appearance. Fuel Costs: New price controls take effect June 29, setting gasolene at $18.31/gal retail (dieselene $17.53; low sulphur dieselene $17.40), after opposition warned prices could near $20. Tourism & Aviation: SVG Tourism Authority appoints Shafia London as CEO from July 1, pushing a results-focused plan as Q1 2026 tourism grows (196,513 visitors, double-digit stay-over momentum); meanwhile Executive Air launches a regional cargo service via Argyle to support trade and farmers’ exports. Agriculture & Fisheries: IICA trains 49 farmers and officers in climate-smart soil health; UBEC consultations produce new fisheries and seafood safety plans aimed at EU market access; agro-processors convene to boost value-added production. Regional Policy: OECS leaders in Antigua back a coordinated approach to US requests on third-nation deportees, with an advisory team to guide negotiations.
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