AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPublic Finance Shock: Opposition Leader Ralph Gonsalves says the government’s overdraft at the Bank of St. Vincent and the Grenadines hit $243M by Sept. 30—nearly three times the $85M parliamentary limit—after cash crunches for September salaries, including a claimed $10M withdrawal from the Contingency Fund. National Security & Violence: Security Minister St. Clair Leacock warns the administration may need help from the Regional Security System and regional defence forces after a weekend mass shooting left four dead and three seriously injured. Independence Kickoff: Prime Minister Godwin Friday and Youth Minister Kaschaka Cupid launched SVG’s 47th Independence celebrations under “Hand in Hand, Uplifting Our Nation,” with calls for year-round unity and community service. Tourism Push: Tourism Minister Kishore Shallow says SVG expects 350+ cruise calls in 2026/27, including eight inaugural visits, alongside the Kingstown Enhancement Project to improve visitor first impressions. Education & Training: UWI will honour Ralph Gonsalves with a new public policy research centre; and 21 police officers were certified in crime scene management and homicide investigation training. Diaspora Support: SVG’s New York consulate is expanding beyond passports to link nationals with education and business opportunities. Weather Outlook: A trough brings showers and possible thunderstorms this weekend, with a yellow advisory for Sunday.
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