AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFuel & Cost-of-Living: PM Godwin Friday told Parliament the government’s fuel-shielding liability is about EC$11.8m, tied to the bonus-malus mechanism used to keep gasoline and diesel prices stable. Energy Efficiency: The National Public Library is installing solar PV to cut electricity costs and redirect savings into library services and programmes. Tourism Leadership & Growth: Shafia London has been appointed CEO of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Authority, as the destination continues to build momentum in stayover arrivals and air access. Tourism & Food Linkages: SVG Hotel and Tourism Association says Restaurant Week “Taste of Vincy” drew 44 restaurants and highlighted farm-to-table links. Marine Safety & Local Services: Serenity Dive launched SVG’s first hydrostatic testing facility, ending the need to ship scuba tanks abroad for mandatory safety checks. Agriculture Modernisation: FAO-backed support includes EC$1.3m for drone and geospatial tools to strengthen data-driven farming and coastal risk management. Public Health: Health officials report rising HIV infections, with new cases clustering among ages 25–29 and men over 60, urging testing and condom use ahead of Vincy Mas. Regional Security: Indian Navy INS Trikand foiled a piracy attempt on the SVG-flagged MV Golden Arsenal in the Gulf of Aden; all 21 crew were kept safe.
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