AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCruise Port Overhaul: St. Vincent and the Grenadines has signed an MOU with Global Ports Holding (GPH) to run and expand the Kingstown Cruise Port under a proposed 30-year concession, with phased investment of about EC$225m–EC$250m; phase one targets up to EC$75m for terminal upgrades, public/commercial space, and better shore excursions. Public Service Fallout: Opposition Leader Ralph Gonsalves condemns the NDP government over the abrupt dismissal of 28 YES programme public workers, alleging political discrimination and unpaid benefits/salaries. UN Development Push: PM Godwin Friday and UN Resident Coordinator Simon Springett used a UN Development Partners Roundtable to promise aligned support on climate, financing, and crime/violence, with partners also attending a special cocktail event. Global Finance Debate: Friday urged a rewrite of “one size fits all” development finance rules, calling for the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index to guide concessional funding for small island states. Paperless Customs: Customs launched ASYCUDA World v4.4 to move St. Vincent toward paperless trade through VSwift, enabling online declarations and duty payments. Regional Security: Defence Minister Wayne Sturge backed stronger regional action against firearms trafficking, warning of a “firearms crisis” driving gang violence.
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