AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoScholarships: The government will award 82 scholarships on Thursday, including eight national awards—down from 19 in 2025—and 55 bursaries. The annual total is unchanged, while bursaries rise by EC$5,000 per study year to EC$30,000. Poverty and Civic Life: Former Speaker Jomo Thomas says four in 10 Vincentians live in poverty and warns against class snobbery and municipal neglect. He also says weak civic knowledge and partisan “willful ignorance” are undermining public debate. Public Safety: Prime Minister Godwin Friday says the government will work with police leaders to retain trained officers. His planned 90-day crime initiative begins December 7, targeting illegal guns, gangs, border security and police visibility; 109 recruits recently joined the force. Public Finances: An analysis warns that debt—already estimated at 113% of GDP—could rise sharply without action, while debate grows over whether the government’s homegrown fiscal plan will be enough. Tourism: The government plans to partner with shops along travel routes to provide public restrooms, with shopkeepers maintaining the facilities and earning extra income. The initiative is expected to start next year.
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