AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTourism Research: Vincentian economist Dr. Dalano DaSouza shared the Caribbean Tourism Intelligence Award for research into why regional residents travel overseas instead of within the Caribbean. Global Promotion: SVG is showcasing its tourism, culture and local businesses at the World Island Exhibition in South Korea, seeking new trade and investment opportunities. CBI Plans: Prime Minister Godwin Friday says a revised citizenship-by-investment programme, with stronger due diligence and central oversight, is targeted for early 2027. Regional Dialogue: Deputy Prime Minister St. Clair Leacock represented SVG at U.S.-Caribbean talks on security, trade, energy, disaster response and health cooperation. Food Security: A World Food Day exhibition in Kingstown put local farmers, fishers and agro-processors in the spotlight, with officials stressing the importance of food security. Tourism Growth: Visitor arrivals rose 13.2% in August year over year, including increases in stay-over and yacht visitors.
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