AGP Executive Report
Last update: 14 minutes agoChatham Bay Land Sale Fallout: Opposition in St. Vincent and the Grenadines is demanding full disclosure over the government’s EC$54m sale of about 100 acres at Chatham Bay, Union Island, to AHRA LLC, arguing the “conservation” explanation is misleading and that residents were not consulted. Marine Conservation Alarm: Separate reporting says the island’s only mainland marine sanctuary is being quietly dismantled at Canash Bay, with bulldozers and reclamation work damaging mangroves and habitats inside a protected zone. Financial Sector Move: The Financial Services Authority has paused new virtual asset business applications as of September 2026, citing the need to strengthen oversight. Security and Police Leadership: Deputy PM and National Security Minister St. Clair Leacock told Parliament some senior officers are not committed to the new administration’s security agenda and should “go home,” as gun violence remains a focus. Education Fees Confusion: Senator Lavern King clarified the SVGCC school fees controversy after students reported a $480 bill despite “no fees” promises. Agriculture Update: The Ministry of Agriculture is rolling out a National Agriculture and Fisheries Census (March–October 2026) and has lifted the 15-year bird import ban. Culture & Loss: Vincentian music pioneer Granville Straker has died at 86, while Taiwan and SVG youth held a cultural night celebrating 45 years of ties.
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