AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPublic Service Push: PM Dr. Godwin Friday urged public servants to “lift their game” at a Thanksgiving service, linking better performance to tackling debt and funding development, while National Security and Public Service Minister St. Clair Leacock called for adaptability and said over 1,000 certificates were personally signed for staff. Cruise Port Deal: Tourism Minister Kishore Shallow backed a 30-year MoU with Global Ports Holdings (GPH) to modernise Kingstown’s cruise terminal, calling it a “no-brainer” amid years of losses and promising Vincentians can own 30% of shares in the concession company. Aviation Mystery Resolved: After a private Beechcraft Baron HI-1145 vanished en route from Argyle (SVG) to Tobago, Deputy PM and National Security Minister St. Clair Leacock confirmed it has been found with no loss of life, while investigators keep details limited due to a “very delicate” security probe. OECS Training: Antigua and Barbuda will host an OECS specialised services sector training programme (June 29–July 2), aimed at strengthening policy and negotiating skills across the region. Electricity Costs: VINLEC CEO Vaughn Lewis reiterated the utility does not profit from fuel surcharges and said government has waived customs charges on fuel imports, with smart meters expected by year-end.
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