AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCruise & Tourism Deal: Royal Caribbean Group agreed to buy a 50% stake in Sandals and Beaches Resorts for about US$3 billion, aiming to link cruise travel with all-inclusive stays as the partnership targets a 2027 close. Tourism Growth in SVG: St. Vincent and the Grenadines expects cruise calls to rise from about 250 to more than 350 this season, with new ships and Kingstown Enhancement Project improvements meant to spread visitor spending to taxis, tours, vendors and restaurants. Consular Support for Nationals: SVG’s New York Consulate General says it’s expanding beyond passports to connect Vincentians with education, scholarships and business opportunities through partnerships with universities and institutions. Energy & Business Support: The Caribbean Development Bank launched a US$500,000 clean-energy support facility for women-led businesses across the region, including SVG, to turn innovations into commercial services. Agriculture & Youth: At Caribbean Week of Agriculture in Jamaica, SVG’s St. Vincent Girls’ High School won CARICOM’s youth agriculture video competition, highlighting food security and youth participation. Security & Investment Balance: SVG officials said tougher crime measures—including possible curfews or regional military support—remain on the table, but must be balanced to protect tourism and foreign investment. Connectivity: EllaLink advanced its Caribbean Gateway fibre project into development, targeting service by end-2029 and linking multiple islands toward Europe and beyond.
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