AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Sovereignty Push: Agriculture Minister Israel Bruce told young farmers SVG is “too dependent” on imported food and warned that food security can’t rely on ships and middlemen—he cited imports like potatoes, onions and garlic from Trinidad and Tobago. Young Farmers & Modern Farming: At the Orange Hill launch of the Agricultural Productivity Recovery and Young Farmers Training Project, Prime Minister Godwin Friday said the government has “staked” its mission on reviving agriculture, targeting 75 young farmers with intensive training, stipends, and support to modernize production after shocks including Hurricane Beryl. Taiwan Partnership: Taiwan’s ambassador Fiona Fan said Taiwan is funding the three-year programme with US$2.5m and will bring smart agriculture tools, including vertical farming and climate-controlled systems. Trade Digital Upgrade: Government also rolled out VSWIFT, a single-window platform to streamline trade licences, permits and certificates across agencies. Justice Update: A Vincentian man who fled drug charges and served time in France was ordered to serve an additional 13 years at home. Health Alert: Ebola risk to SVG remains low despite WHO’s global emergency for outbreaks in Congo and Uganda.
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