AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCruise Port Deal: Tourism Minister Kishore Shallow calls the government’s 30-year Kingstown cruise terminal partnership with Global Ports Holdings a “no-brainer,” citing losses and state support, while a separate critique warns the MoU effectively hands long-term control to a foreign operator. Public Service Push: Prime Minister Godwin Friday urged public servants to be “5% better” and improve productivity, as the Ministry of National Security kicks off Public Service Week under a UN theme on innovation, participation and inclusion. OECS Integration Debate: An OECS free-movement commentary argues labour mobility is a “life raft” for small islands, especially during disasters, but questions whether integration can handle today’s economic turbulence. Vincymas Culture: CDC chair Ricardo “Ricky” Adams warns against shrinking Vincymas into a “festival of fetes,” stressing affordability and the festival’s cultural roots. Postal Modernisation: SVG Postal Corporation says it faces a dual crisis—falling letter mail demand and unreliable regional transport—while trying to modernize for e-commerce. Child Protection: The Sexual Offences Unit launches its S.T.E.P.S. child protection programme for Grade Six students on June 24–25. Finance & Growth: IMF directors say SVG’s economy faces a challenging environment, as Ambassador Kevin Hope outlines a “tale of two cities” plan pairing fiscal discipline with private-sector-led growth.
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