AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCHOGM and Investment: Prime Minister Godwin Friday joined Commonwealth leaders in Antigua for talks on trade and investment, as Canada’s Mark Carney said Canada-Caribbean trade has room to grow. A summit business forum also explored directing more investment to Commonwealth countries. Tourism Push: SVG’s new “Set Your Spirit Free” brand is rolling out on Air Canada flights, with Virgin Atlantic and regional airline campaigns to follow. Tourism officials say the logo cost less than $10,000, and Kingstown’s renewal work is set to pick up pace. Cannabis Industry: The Agriculture Ministry is advancing plans for a medicinal cannabis testing lab. Minister Israel Bruce urged traditional growers to organize and secure financing, training and partnerships so they can share in the sector’s growth. Regional Diplomacy: SVG was among seven Caribbean countries that backed a UN resolution calling for an end to the US embargo on Cuba, as CARICOM remained divided. Consular Assistance: The government says it is working to bring home Vincentian Shaquille King, stranded in France after his passport was stolen, and is arranging an emergency travel document.
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