AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEducation Update: St. Vincent and the Grenadines reopened most schools on Sept. 7, but six institutions have staggered starts after maintenance delays—Brighton Methodist, Calder Government, Buccament Bay Secondary and Emmanuel High (Mesopotamia) on Sept. 9, with St. Mary’s R.C. and Langley Park Government returning Sept. 14. Public Finance & AI: PM Godwin Friday opened a regional IMF/CARTAC workshop urging “digital by design” in public financial management, warning against AI hype and tech used to automate weak systems. Crime Strategy: Deputy PM and National Security Minister St. Clair Leacock says the FBI will soon assist SVG police in an intelligence-led crackdown on gun violence and organized crime, alongside training and partnerships. Land & Accountability: Fresh debate continues over the Chatham Bay land sale on Union Island, with critics questioning the shifting public explanations and calling for fuller disclosure. Agriculture & Trade: The Ministry of Agriculture lifted a 15-year bird import ban, citing improved lab capacity and risk-based international alignment; meanwhile, EU-funded trials are testing carrot varieties to revive export potential. Diaspora & Investment: Invest SVG will host a New York town-hall-style forum on Sept. 19, with PM Friday urging Vincentians abroad to engage on investment and national priorities. International Watch: Jamaica’s delegation has gone to Britain to seek King Charles’s legal guidance on slavery and reparations via the Privy Council.
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