AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTaiwan Diplomacy Clash: Opposition Leader Ralph Gonsalves brands PM Godwin Friday’s Taiwan visit “pure hypocrisy,” saying the reported financial results were “underwhelming” and accusing the NDP of reversing its earlier “One China” stance. Police and Security: Friday met top Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force officers, vowing a coordinated push after a spike in gun violence; the government also moved to reshuffle senior leadership, with Trevor “Buju” Bailey named acting commissioner. Economy and Debt: Finance critic Carlos James warns SVG faces an “economic drag” as capital spending is cut, while PM Friday says “very serious” talks with Taiwan aim to ease a US$345m loan portfolio as debt-to-GDP tops 113%. Investment Push with Taiwan: Friday says Taiwanese business interest is translating into a planned delegation, with Taiwan pledging at least US$2m to capitalise a proposed national development bank and US$1.5m yearly for social programmes. Diaspora and Development: Friday urged Vincentians in Taiwan to be the “leading edge” of national ambitions, while New York diaspora events gear up for Vincymas 2027. Community and Culture: Taste of Vincy 2026 launches with $30,000 in cash and prizes, and Vincy Day USA Picnic spotlights the new Calypso Monarch Chanique Bailey. Sports: St. Vincent’s volleyball men win ECVA silver in Tortola, while St. Lucia women take bronze. Obituary: Alpian Allen, former North Leeward MP and SVG’s fourth foreign minister, has died.
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