AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTourism: St. Vincent and the Grenadines recorded 11,862 visitor arrivals in August, up 13.2% year on year. Stay-over arrivals rose 11.5%; total arrivals for January to August remained nearly flat as cruise schedules shifted. Economic Outlook: The IMF projects 2.7% inflation for SVG in 2026. Former finance minister Camillo Gonsalves has warned the government against an IMF austerity programme, arguing it could bring spending cuts and wage freezes. Mayreau Investment: Invest SVG and Nativo Group signed an agreement to advance a proposed US$100 million eco-resort, with more than 100 accommodation units and plans to create local jobs. The project is expected to rely on private investment and bank financing. Agriculture and Trade: A national exhibition in Kingstown on October 16 will showcase agriculture, fisheries and value-added products. Meanwhile, SVG is developing a five-year plan to strengthen seafood inspection and support access to regional and international markets. Postal Services: The SVG Postal Corporation is exploring ways to grow revenue and cross-border e-commerce as it attends an international shipping workshop in Switzerland.
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