AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDiplomacy & Trade: Prime Minister Godwin Friday is set to visit Taiwan for the first time since taking office, marking 45 years of ties and pushing an economic agenda on jobs and growth, with meetings including Taiwan President Lai Ching-te and events for the Vincentian diaspora. Reparations Debate: CARICOM’s reparations push is gaining momentum at the UN, but a new wrinkle is that eight member states still have the British monarch as head of state. Governance & Transparency: Former minister Melissa Peters warns a new Audit Act amendment could “muzzle” civil servants by criminalizing disclosure of audit-related information. Digital Government: Government validated the VSWIFT bill and regulations to create a single window for trade, aiming to cut red tape for businesses. Public Safety: Police reminded the public not to obstruct officers during arrests and enforcement. Economy & Cost of Living: Moody’s downgrade to Caa1 remains a backdrop as PM Friday says fiscal steps are underway to stabilize the economy. Tourism & Connectivity: Delta will permanently end its Atlanta–St. Vincent nonstop route after Sept. 5, affecting travel options. Sports & Youth: SVG sailors Scarlett Hadley and Kai Marks Dasent showed progress at the CAC Games; Peace Corps swore in 25 new volunteers; and the CPL kicks off at Arnos Vale with drone shows and major regional stars.
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