AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPublic Service Push: PM Dr. Godwin Friday urged Vincentians to “lift their game” and backed a push to overhaul “terrible” conditions in the public sector, linking better productivity to tackling debt and funding jobs. Public Service Week: Minister St. Clair Leacock said the administration is “leading from in front,” while signing 1,000+ certificates for public servants during the week’s activities. Cruise Port Deal Sparks Debate: Tourism Minister Kishore Shallow called the 30-year Kingstown Cruise Terminal partnership with Global Ports Holdings a “no-brainer,” citing losses and planned upgrades, while critics accuse the MoU of being a disguised takeover. Debt and Growth Plan: Finance and Investments Ambassador Kevin Hope told development partners SVG must restore fiscal discipline and pursue private-sector-led growth to escape an unsustainable debt path and cut poverty. Child Protection Programme: The Sexual Offences Unit launches its S.T.E.P.S. programme for Grade Six students on June 24–25. Agriculture Accountability: IICA presented its 2025 agricultural impact report in SVG, highlighting support for farmers and food safety. Renewables and Land Restoration: PM Friday reaffirmed solar and clean energy plans, and GEF approved a US$6.1m watershed project to restore ecosystems in SVG’s south corridor.
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