AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoElection Petition: St. Vincent’s High Court resumed hearings as PM Dr. Godwin Friday and FM Fitz Bramble faced cross-examination over dual Canadian citizenship, with questions focused on naturalisation, oaths of allegiance and whether holding a foreign passport should disqualify them. Crime & Tourism: Deputy PM and National Security Minister St. Clair Leacock said government is weighing tougher security steps, including possible regional assistance, while also protecting the tourism sector from reputational fallout after a mass shooting. Violence Update: Police reported four killed and four injured in Green Hill, with identities withheld as a manhunt continues. Regional Security Debate: Opposition leader Dr. Ralph Gonsalves called the situation a “nightmare,” criticising the government’s crime plan and warning violence could worsen. Climate Funding for Women: The OAS approved a US$125,000 grant for the Centre for Enterprise Development to support climate action projects led by women and underserved communities. Ferries Safety: SVG moved to strengthen safety and regulation of domestic ferry operations after an IMO workshop. Business Links: Invest SVG and the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce signed an MOU to boost trade, investment and entrepreneurship ties. Culture & Leadership: Tributes continued for calypso icon Mighty Sparrow, while a Vincentian pastor earned a second doctorate and launched MindRenew, a digital mental wellness platform for churches.
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