AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCPL Kickoff in SVG: The 14th Caribbean Premier League starts Friday, Aug 7 at Arnos Vale, with “Cricket Played Louder” drawing fast-selling crowds. Matchday Upgrade: Organisers have added a drone show before the 7:15pm opener (Jamaica Kingsmen vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons) and the Aug 9 fixture (Falcons vs St Lucia Kings), the first CPL matches at Arnos Vale. Cost of Living & Power: PM Godwin Friday says fuel surcharges would have topped 90¢/kWh without government action, citing excise tax removal and Vinlec absorbing costs; he also told Vinlec not to rush disconnections. Fort Charlotte Jobs & Heritage: World Bank UBEC rehabilitation is restarting, with officials urging Edinboro residents to prepare for opportunities while promising the fort’s historic integrity is preserved. Agriculture Trials: CARDI is transplanting eight elite tomato varieties at Miss Morris’s farm to identify resilient, high-yield options for farmers. Air Connectivity Watch: Delta will end Atlanta–St Vincent service on Sept 5, 2026, raising concerns for tourism and business travel. Fisheries Modernisation: Work continues on restoring the Fisheries Division HQ at Kingstown Fish Market, upgrading power, lighting, and interiors.
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