AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoChatham Bay Land Sale Fallout: The NDP says it backs the sale of about 100 acres at Chatham Bay for around EC$54 million, arguing biodiversity protections are built into the deal and pointing to a narrowed April–July deficit of EC$57.78m (down from EC$125.23m) driven by a EC$52.7m land payment. Parliamentary Clash Over Companies Law: Opposition Leader Ralph Gonsalves warns the Companies Amendment Bill could trigger international scrutiny and jeopardize SVG’s standing with global financial watchdogs, while PM Godwin Friday frames the reforms as “opening the country for business” and easing regulatory burdens. Tourism and Airline Dispute: Tourism Minister Kishore Shallow says SVG owes JetBlue more than EC$10m from an agreement signed by the previous administration, and the Delta service cut has sparked fresh questions about what was told to Parliament. EU Funding for Bequia: An EU-funded EC$3.285m Bequia Fish Market rebuild has been launched as a climate-resilient “blue economy” project, with work aiming for completion in 7–8 months. Education and Community Updates: CXC results were temporarily withheld due to school discrepancies; meanwhile Sandy Bay residents are being consulted on the permanent home for the new Sandy Bay Secondary School. Local Economy and Relief: The government extended its 90-day cost-of-living relief package, and fiscal reporting shows revenue pressure alongside the deficit improvement. Grenadines Environment: Rare staghorn coral was reported off Battowia, offering hopeful signs for reef recovery.
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