AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFiscal Pressure & Relief: Prime Minister Godwin Friday says the government’s cost-of-living relief package is extended for 90 days, keeping major fuel and electricity tax cuts in place. Public Finance Update: The mid-year central government deficit narrowed to EC$57.78m (Apr 1–Jul 31, 2026) from EC$125.23m last year, driven by EC$52.7m from the Chatham Bay land sale on Union Island, even as current revenue fell 10.6%. Land & Politics: The NDP backs the Chatham Bay sale, arguing biodiversity protections are built in and proceeds help ease inherited debt. Company Law Clash: Opposition Leader Ralph Gonsalves warns the Companies Amendment Bill could trigger international scrutiny and reputational damage, while the government frames it as private-sector-led modernization. Airline Debt: Parliament hears SVG owes JetBlue over EC$10m under a deal signed by the previous administration, amid questions about Delta’s exit from the route. Security & Policing: National Security Minister St. Clair Leacock says he’s drawing on NYPD methods after a New York visit to tackle gun violence. Education Disruptions: CXC CSEC/CAPE results were temporarily withheld due to discrepancies at two schools, with resit guidance for affected students. Youth & Sports: SVG Sailing Association crowns youth national champions; two national basketball players sign pro contracts in Spain. Regional Food Security: Gonsalves joins Jamaica’s agriculture minister in Kingston talks on food security.
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