AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCost-of-Living Relief: PM Dr. Godwin Friday says SVG’s debt is 113% of GDP (projected 145% by 2031) and unveiled a 90-day emergency package to blunt global fuel, electricity, LPG and freight shocks, including fuel caps (gas 16.92; diesel 16.26) and tax/charge cuts aimed at keeping savings with consumers. LPG & Fuel Measures: Government removes the customs service charge on all LPG for 90 days and rolls back freight rates to January levels, while also cutting excise/custom charges on petroleum products and diesel used for electricity generation. Trade Modernization: VSWIFT (Vincy Single Window for Trade) is rolling out to let businesses apply for licenses, permits and trade documents through one connected system spanning 19 departments and customs/shipping stakeholders. Tourism Skills Pipeline: Sandals launched a Student Hospitality Etiquette and Service Excellence programme with TVET students, linking youth training to hospitality workforce needs. Blue Economy Funding: OECS opened Window 2 of the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme for value chain groups in fisheries, coastal tourism and waste management, offering USD 100,000–150,000 grants. Fisheries Push: Fisheries Minister Conroy Huggins announced a queen conch hatchery and nursery unit in Union Island as conch and lobster landings decline. Food Security Support: Still Kickin’ charity donated vegetable/herb/flower seeds to the Zero Hunger Trust Fund to boost backyard gardening and local production. Regional Connectivity: SVG’s postal delegation is in the Bahamas for the Caribbean Postal Union conference, focusing on digital transformation, logistics, resilience and e-commerce.
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