AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEnergy and Resilience: CARICOM Secretary-General Carla Barnett urged countries to invest in renewable power, storage and stronger grids to cut fuel dependence and withstand hurricanes. Tourism: Bequia’s harbour, walkable waterfront and beaches remain central to its visitor appeal, while the island’s recovery from Hurricane Beryl is still visible two years on. Creative Industries: Vincentian cultural practitioners are being urged to treat their work as a business, protect their brands and use AI to support growth. Public Safety: St. Vincent recorded no murders in October, but Prime Minister Godwin Friday says the country must not ease up. A 90-day crime plan begins Dec. 7, targeting illegal guns, gangs, border security and police visibility. Agriculture: CARDI reports promising trials of tomato varieties bred to resist drought and disease, offering hope for farmers facing hotter, drier conditions. Marine Conservation: Eighteen people have completed reef-monitoring training, building local capacity to track coral health and guide conservation.
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