AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoChatham Bay Land Fight: Opposition leader Ralph Gonsalves called the NDP’s EC$54m Chatham Bay sale “laughable,” arguing the government is using misleading comparisons and undervaluing the land, while the PM insists the deal is conservation-led and includes a two-year government option to repurchase at the same price. Education Cost Shock: Students at SVGCC say “free education” promises are being undermined as registration fees reportedly return, with notices demanding about EC$480 and threats of holds if unpaid. Health Security Upgrade: St. Vincent and the Grenadines became the first OECS member to adopt CARPHA’s Regional Integrated Early Warning Surveillance and Response System, with training and port surveillance pilots ahead of major events. Tourism and JetBlue Tensions: Gonsalves warned that any move to renegotiate the JetBlue contract could shrink the airline’s schedule and hit hotels, taxis, and visitor numbers; he also rejected claims of a US$10m unpaid debt. Labour Allegations at Canouan Estate: Workers allege unpaid wages and changes to working hours/rest periods, with the Labour Department reportedly visiting the site. Disability Jobs Push: A UN campaign urges Caribbean employers to break barriers and adopt inclusive hiring for people with disabilities. Agriculture Land Access: OECS urged transparent crown-land terms so young farmers can secure financing and build agribusinesses.
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