AGP Executive Report
Last update: a day agoCost-of-Living Relief: Prime Minister Godwin Friday says SVG’s debt-to-GDP is now 113% and unveiled a 90-day emergency package to cushion rising fuel, electricity, cooking gas and freight costs, including removing customs service charges on LPG and cutting taxes/charges on petroleum products, with fuel caps and electricity discounts via VINLEC. Public Service Reform: Friday also pushed for a “merit-based” Public Service Commission, promising impartial appointments and warning against best-connected hiring. Diplomacy—Taiwan: New ambassador Kenton X. Chance formally presented credentials to Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te, pledging deeper cooperation in smart agriculture, healthcare, ICT and infrastructure. Diplomacy—Cuba: SVG and Cuba marked 34 years of diplomatic relations with flag-raising ceremonies and renewed pledges of solidarity. Regional Climate & Blue Economy: OECS leaders met in Kingstown to drive digital transformation for climate resilience, while the OECS launched Window 2 of the MSME Matching Grants Programme for fisheries, coastal tourism and waste management. Community & Health: Lions Club Kingstown and US specialists ran free eye-care screenings and referrals nationwide. Sports & Culture: SVG athletes won 14 gold medals at the Whitsuntide Games; and the Garifuna cultural ambassador Ganigi is set to perform in Maryland.
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