AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoECCB Currency Overhaul: The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank unveiled a new family of EC banknotes and coins in Dominica, featuring national heroes and regional icons—starting with EC$5 Milton Cato and EC$10 William Henry Bramble—marking the 50th anniversary of the EC dollar’s fixed US peg. Youth & Jobs: PM Godwin Friday told SVGCC graduates the “simple” goal is keeping young Vincentians building careers at home, with job creation, entrepreneurship support, and a “new economy” tied to creativity, innovation and sports. Regional Trade Push: CARICOM leaders advanced plans for an intra-regional cargo ferry, with Trinidad and Tobago exploring a temporary ferry “proof of concept” while a private-sector permanent service is prepared. Venezuela Earthquake Aid: SVG committed US$100,000 to CARICOM’s relief response after Venezuela’s earthquakes, as regional shipments of 88 containers of supplies head to affected areas. Local Governance & Justice: Police are investigating the death of 84-year-old Lida Lewis, sister of former minister Burton Williams, found dead in Peruvian Vale. Sports & Community: Richmond Hill United FC launched “Vision 2028” toward professional status; SVG finished fourth at ANOCES track and field, and SVG won its FIBA AmeriCup pre-qualifier opener against Grenada.
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