AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTourism Standards: The Tourism Authority is stepping up quality and service training, with sessions for small businesses and supermarket vendors set for November 10–17 to strengthen customer service and tourism knowledge. Agriculture: SVG Community College has received an FAO-backed greenhouse and hydroponic system, giving students hands-on training in modern crop production and supporting efforts to strengthen local vegetable value chains. Community Infrastructure: The Caribbean Development Bank’s US$4 million, four-year programme is expected to benefit more than 700 people through access improvements in Golden Vale and Acres Hill and upgrades to Canouan Primary School. Tourism Promotion: The Tourism Authority says its new destination brand will appear on Air Canada flights, with Virgin Atlantic promotion due to start November 15 as it seeks to attract visitors. Medicinal Cannabis: Agriculture Minister Israel Bruce says plans for a cannabis testing laboratory are advancing after an initial review by the Attorney General’s Office; he is also urging traditional growers to organise and pursue training, financing and partnerships in the regulated sector.
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