AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTrade & Services Policy: OECS, UNCTAD and ECLAC wrapped up an evidence-based push to close trade-in-services data gaps across the Eastern Caribbean, using UNCTAD’s TiSSTAT to help governments craft export strategies and plug into global value chains. Diplomacy & Investment (Taiwan): SVG PM Godwin Friday says Taiwan has pledged at least US$2m to help capitalise the proposed national development bank and US$1.5m a year for social programmes, while also moving to organise a Taiwanese business delegation to SVG in solar, hotels, marine services and agriculture. Foreign Policy Position: Friday’s government rejected any shift toward a “One China” policy and signalled deeper private-capital involvement in projects, including the Marriott plan. Security & Guns: Friday vowed action on an “unacceptable” wave of illegal firearms, citing intelligence on entry points and announcing changes at the top of the police force as part of a coordinated interception plan. Agriculture & Land Resilience: Agriculture Diversification Officer Karomo Browne was appointed Vice President for UNCCD COP17, aiming to keep Caribbean SIDS priorities on land degradation and drought resilience front and centre. Tourism & Culture: Taste of Vincy 2026 launched with $30,000 in cash and prizes, and Vincy Mas 2027 “Road to 50” kicked off in New York to build diaspora momentum for the 50-year carnival milestone. Tax Administration: SVG’s Inland Revenue Department began a comprehensive property tax database update to reflect ownership changes, subdivisions and new construction.
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