AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCruise Port Deal: St. Vincent and the Grenadines signed an MOU with Global Ports Holding (GPH) to run and develop the Kingstown Cruise Port under a proposed 30-year concession, with phased investment estimated at EC$225–250 million; phase one targets up to EC$75 million for terminal upgrades, public/commercial space, and better shore excursions. Sand After La Soufrière: BRAGSA is harvesting volcanic sand and maintaining rivers in North Leeward’s Roseau River Valley to manage post-2021 deposits, while residents are also raising questions about whether sand extraction is being used for private development. Tourism Expansion: Sandals announced a US$45 million expansion for St. Vincent, adding nearly 400 rooms through Rondoval Villas, Hillside Sky Suites, and future Beaches St. Vincent work. Climate Finance Push: PM Godwin Friday met the Green Climate Fund to expand access to climate money, with a major water security initiative and priorities including agriculture, sustainable tourism, and the Blue Economy. Youth in Agriculture: FAO and the Ministry of Agriculture held a youth and gender inclusion session to surface barriers and solutions across agrifood value chains. Regional Logistics & Posts: SVG officials attended the Postal Union of the Americas forum on posts, customs, security, and business, focusing on modernization, digital transformation, and supply-chain security.
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