AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoYachting and Blue Economy: SVG joined Grenada and Saint Lucia at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show to promote a shared multi-island yachting itinerary, backed by an OECS and World Bank initiative. Agriculture: FAO supplied SVG Community College with a greenhouse and hydroponic system for hands-on training in modern crop production. CARDI also reported successful trials of drought-resistant, disease-tolerant tomatoes, offering promise for farmers facing climate pressures. Energy: Venezuela signalled openness to renewable-energy partnerships with Caribbean countries, including SVG, as the region seeks to reduce high electricity costs and reliance on imported fuels. Community Investment: The Caribbean Development Bank’s US$4 million programme will fund access and infrastructure improvements, including works in Golden Vale, Acres Hill and Canouan. Creative Industries: Local practitioners are calling for stronger business support, brand protection and links between cultural work and tourism to help SVG’s orange economy grow.
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