AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDiplomacy & Jobs: Prime Minister Dr. Godwin Friday is in Taiwan this week to mark 45 years of diplomatic relations, with a key meeting planned with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, plus events for the Vincentian diaspora and an investor roundtable focused on agriculture, the blue economy, technology and sustainable development. Skills Boost: Three Vincentians are in Taiwan on TaiwanICDF scholarships for short professional courses in beauty and salon services and innovative packaging for agricultural products. Sports Spotlight: CPL cricket hits Arnos Vale as the tournament begins August 7, with drone shows planned before matches and Suriname Airways joining as the CPL’s charter aircraft provider; meanwhile, Falcons opened their CPL campaign with a last-ball win over Jamaica Kingsmen. Finance & Travel: Republic Bank rolls out its “Pick Your Rate” campaign across the region, while Delta Air Lines will permanently end its Atlanta–St. Vincent route after September 5. Blue Economy: OECS and SVG wrapped a sea moss capacity-building workshop to lift production to international food safety and business standards, with the government amending the Fisheries Act to strengthen the sector. Weather Watch: SVG’s Met Office warns of Saharan dust haze from Saturday and more unstable, showery conditions into the start of next week.
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