AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFuel & Cost of Living: PM Godwin Friday told Parliament the government is carrying about EC$11.8m in net fuel-supplier liabilities under the bonus-malus system, meant to shield consumers from volatile global prices, as gasoline rose again to EC$18.31 per gallon. Public Safety (Carnival): Police reiterated that a no glass bottle policy remains in force for Carnival 2026, with “no glass bottle zones” and requests for patrons to surrender any glass items found. Health Security: SVG became the first country in the region to launch RIEWSS, a digital early-warning surveillance platform, following a CARPHA technical mission. Energy Efficiency: The National Public Library installed solar PV to cut electricity bills and redirect savings into services and programmes. Agri & Fisheries Modernisation: FAO-backed support includes EC$1.3m for data-driven farming and coastal risk work, including agriculture drones and geospatial datasets. Tourism & Services: SVGHTA praised Restaurant Week “Taste of Vincy” and Serenity Dive launched the country’s first hydrostatic testing facility for scuba tanks. Regional Tourism Strategy: OECS pushed community-based tourism as a growth engine after a workshop in Saint Lucia. Maritime Security: Indian Navy INS Trikand foiled a piracy attempt on the St. Vincent and the Grenadines-flagged MV Golden Arsenal in the Gulf of Aden; all 21 crew were kept safe.
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