AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCrime and Security: Prime Minister Godwin Friday has announced a National Crime Reduction Task Force to coordinate police, border, maritime, financial intelligence and justice agencies amid rising gun violence and murders. Deputy Prime Minister St. Clair Leacock and Attorney General Louise Mitchell will co-chair. Public Finances: Friday warned public debt could reach 140% of GDP by 2030, up from 113% in 2025, without corrective action. He cited a 12% fiscal deficit, EC$178 million in unpaid bills and an overdraft above Parliament’s legal limit. Cruise Port Deal: Government has signed a 30-year concession with Global Ports Holding to develop and operate Kingstown’s cruise port, with work expected to begin in 2027. Social Support: Friday says a Social Protection Bill will give assistance a firmer legal footing. NIS pensions are also set to rise in January, with minimum pensions increasing 25%.
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