AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoReparations Talks: Prime Minister Godwin Friday joined Commonwealth leaders in backing structured UK-Caribbean dialogue within the next year on slavery’s legacy. Britain has ruled out financial reparations, while discussions may include debt relief for smaller nations. Human Rights: At the UN review of SVG, Ambassador Vynette Frederick said the government is taking steps to address child abuse and neglect. She noted that eight of nine core human rights treaties have been ratified, with other matters before Cabinet. Community Investment: The Caribbean Development Bank launched a US$4 million, four-year programme expected to benefit more than 700 Vincentians through safer access routes, community infrastructure and school improvements. Regional Partnerships: Friday met Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame at the Commonwealth summit to discuss economic and development cooperation; no specific agreements were announced. Port Fees: Former Senator Shackell Bobb condemned a reported 50% increase in overnight parking fees at the cruise terminal, saying Grenadines-based frontline workers could face monthly parking and ferry costs of up to EC$1,000.
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