AGP Executive Report
Last update: a day agoCost of Living Relief: Prime Minister Godwin Friday unveiled a 90-day emergency package to cushion rising fuel, electricity, cooking gas, and freight costs, including tax cuts and customs relief aimed at slowing the pass-through to food prices. Public Finances: Friday also said SVG’s debt-to-GDP has climbed to 113% and disclosed a $200 million bank overdraft beyond the statutory limit, promising a “course correction” to restore fiscal discipline. Trade Modernisation: Government rolled out Vincy Single Window for Trade (VSWIFT), an electronic system linking 19 departments and trade stakeholders to streamline licenses and permits. Regional Business Support: OECS launched the second call for proposals for Window 2 of the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme, targeting Blue Economy value chain groups in fisheries, coastal tourism, and waste management. Diplomacy & Partnerships: SVG marked 34 years of diplomatic relations with Cuba with a flag-raising ceremony, while a new Vincentian ambassador presented credentials in Taiwan as ties deepen. Tourism & Skills: Sandals introduced a student hospitality etiquette and service excellence programme, and a Vincentian taxi driver says Sandals’ arrival has boosted tourism work. Sports & Youth: SVG selected players for youth table tennis in Trinidad and Tobago and set inter-primary cricket competition matches across the islands.
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