AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDiaspora & Appointments: Stephen “Scombo” John has been named St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ Ambassador-at-Large for Diaspora Affairs, announced during a New York town hall, with government highlighting his long service and deep US Vincentian ties. Housing & Disaster Recovery: Opposition voices say Hurricane Beryl victims are being pushed out of government shelters as housing support runs out, with displaced families reportedly receiving notices to vacate and officials citing budget shortfalls. Agriculture & Resilience: FAO and the Ministry of Agriculture completed a week-long technical mission to boost the coconut value chain, training stakeholders on nursery management, rehabilitation, and pest control. Tourism & Investment: The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association and regional private sector groups welcomed the Royal Caribbean–Sandals partnership, a US$3 billion deal to buy a 50% stake, expected to close in early 2027. Tech for Farming: Taiwan’s mission issued an Invitation to Tender for IoT equipment, including solar smart weather stations and drip irrigation kits, with chip sourcing restrictions. Security & Justice: Police clarified that suspects in a Grenadines cocaine operation were released without charge because prosecutors said the legal standard for proof beyond reasonable doubt wasn’t met, despite 95kg seized. Regional Development: St Vincent PM Godwin Friday used UNGA to call for UN reform and a climate-finance overhaul for small states.
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