AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCHOGM and Reparations: Prime Minister Godwin Friday is at the Commonwealth summit in Antigua, where he plans to pursue investment and trade opportunities for SVG. Slavery reparations are also in focus: UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he is open to a formal apology but rejects financial compensation. Former SVG Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves says Britain resisted putting the issue on the agenda. Cannabis Industry: Agriculture Minister Israel Bruce says traditional marijuana growers must share in the medicinal industry’s growth, with better access to financing, training and commercial partnerships. Cruise Tourism: Global Ports Holding has signed a 30-year deal to develop and operate Kingstown’s cruise port, with plans to modernize facilities and accommodate larger ships. Operations are expected to begin in early 2027. Tourism Branding: Tourism Minister Kishore Shallow says the new SVG Tourism Authority logo cost less than $10,000 and was designed mainly by local talent. Foreign Policy: SVG was among seven CARICOM countries that voted at the UN to call for an end to the US embargo on Cuba.
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