AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTaiwan Diplomacy Clash: Opposition Leader Ralph Gonsalves calls Prime Minister Godwin Friday’s Taiwan trip “pure hypocrisy” and says the touted gains are “underwhelming,” arguing the NDP is reversing its earlier “One China” stance. Debt Talks With Taipei: Friday says SVG is in “very serious” talks with Taiwan to ease a US$345m loan portfolio as debt-to-GDP tops 113%, insisting the country won’t become a “failed state.” Crime and Firearms Crackdown: Friday says gun violence is “unacceptable,” citing intelligence on where illegal guns enter and announcing police leadership changes as part of a new strategy. Police Leadership Moves: Trevor “Buju” Bailey named acting Commissioner and Junior Simmons acting Deputy Commissioner as senior officers go on leave. North Canouan Pressure: Gonsalves renews calls for the government to buy back ION Group’s North Canouan leasehold, citing stalled development after Hurricane Beryl. Investment Push: Friday says Taiwanese investors want to visit SVG for solar, hotels, marine services and agriculture, with Taiwan also pledging grants to help capitalise a proposed National Development Bank. Sports & Community: SVG Netball Association launches its Game Changers grassroots programme, while REACH rolls out a webinar series on adolescent health and wellbeing.
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