AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCreative Industries: Artists and cultural leaders are calling for stronger funding, protection and distribution systems to turn SVG’s creative talent into sustainable businesses. The government has identified the “orange economy” as a growth sector. Skills and Innovation: Ten school teams have reached the iCode784 robotics finals, where students will compete for prizes of up to EC$15,000 in January. Community Investment: The Caribbean Development Bank’s US$4 million, four-year programme is expected to benefit more than 700 Vincentians through road access, drainage and school upgrades, including work at Canouan Primary. Tourism Services: Small businesses and supermarket vendors can take part in customer-service training from November 10 to 17. Tourism and Infrastructure: SVG’s tourism authority is promoting its new destination brand through Air Canada and, from mid-November, Virgin Atlantic. Global Ports Holding expects to take over Kingstown’s cruise port in early 2027 under a 30-year deal, with plans to modernise facilities and accommodate larger ships. Cannabis Industry: Government plans to establish a cannabis testing laboratory, while Agriculture Minister Israel Bruce says traditional growers need better access to financing, training and partnerships in the regulated sector.
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