AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoVisa & Tourism Leadership: The US denied a visa to newly elected CHTA president Gregor Nassief, triggering questions about whether it’s personal or tied to broader US curbs on Caribbean citizenship-by-investment schemes. Sports & Youth Development: SVG named Renson Haynes as new National Sports Council manager; launched a TAFISA-certified leadership course; and selected Sharen Bennett-Bascombe for WKF Guardian Girls instructor training in Mexico. Basketball Path to Americup: SVG Basketball Federation will lean on overseas-based Vincentians for the FIBA Americup 2029 pre-qualifier in Guyana, with local players completing the roster. Cruise Port Deal: Government signed an MoU with Global Ports Holding for a 30-year concession and up to EC$250m to modernise Kingstown Cruise Terminal, with ordinary Vincentians offered up to 30% ownership via an SPV. Public Service Tensions: Opposition Leader Ralph Gonsalves condemned the mass dismissal of 28 public workers, alleging political discrimination and unpaid entitlements. Development Finance Push: PM Friday used a UN Development Partners roundtable to call for global finance reform and adoption of a Multidimensional Vulnerability Index for concessional funding. Blue Economy & Governance: OECS invited Blue Economy MSMEs to virtual Window 2 grant info sessions, as SVG and regional partners continue aligning projects around fisheries, marine tourism and waste management.
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