AGP Executive Report
Last update: 41 minutes agoAgriculture & Food Security: The Ministry of Agriculture is running a National Agriculture and Fisheries Census (March–October 2026) with World Bank funding, covering mainland and the Grenadines and aiming to map sector structure. Animal Health & Trade: SVG has lifted its 15-year bird import ban, citing stronger lab testing and regional cooperation, and aligning with WOAH and WTO sanitary principles to protect poultry and the Saint Vincent parrot. Health Security: SVG became the first OECS member to adopt CARPHA’s Regional Integrated Early Warning Surveillance and Response System (RIEWSS), with World Bank support, timed for Carnival and major sports events and including port surveillance upgrades. Fisheries & “Blue Economy”: EU-funded work has begun to demolish and rebuild the Bequia Fish Market (EC$3.285m), with Hutchinson Construction as contractor and a mid-2027 opening target. Tourism & Governance: Opposition leader Ralph Gonsalves warns that any renegotiation of the JetBlue contract could shrink schedules and hit hotels, taxis, and visitor numbers. Labour & Estates: Allegations of unpaid wages and toxic workplace culture at Canouan Estate are prompting calls for a government investigation after a Labour Department site visit. Regional Land Access: OECS urged transparent crown-land terms for young farmers, including 10-year arrangements banks can recognize as collateral. Energy Costs: Prime Minister Friday says SVG has no outstanding payments to energy product distributors under the bonus/malus gasoline and diesel system for May 1–July 31, 2026.
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