AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoKingstown Vendors: Deputy PM Major St. Clair Leacock says the NDP won’t “sacrifice” vendors in the push to clean up the capital, arguing vending and untidiness must not be linked, while Jomo Thomas backs regulation over removal and offers a blueprint for better street order. Companies Act Debate: Senator Jemalie John rejects claims the government is weakening protections for Vincentians, saying the opposition is fear-mongering; Senator Lavern King counters that Ralph Gonsalves’ arguments are speculative and urges a more business-friendly Companies Act. Agriculture Exports: Government signs a data management and protection deal with Quantum Inc. to help dasheen and hot pepper farmers sell into the US via two off-take buyers, with a Quantum Farm app starting farmer enrolment and a guaranteed minimum price mechanism. Climate & Resilience Funding: SVG joins a USD 12.55m GEF-backed regional fisheries resilience project (CC4FISH-II) and can tap the Canada-funded RIISE facility to speed climate-resilient infrastructure delivery. US Diplomacy: Kimberly Greenwood is nominated as US ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, including St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Biosecurity Alert: Authorities step up efforts against the Giant African Snail, flagged as a growing threat to food security and public health.
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