AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSeismic Preparedness: UWI Seismic Research Centre says recent major Venezuela earthquakes are within the Caribbean-South American plate boundary zone, with no direct link to other regional quakes—still, the public should stay prepared as monitoring shows a small uptick in activity. Police Accountability & Legal Action: Lawyer Carlos James says he has issued statutory notices to sue the State over alleged police brutality against Kenton Harris and Louis Mercury, arguing abuse of power against vulnerable citizens demands civil—and possibly criminal—review. Constitutional Politics: Two controversial constitutional amendment bills are back on the Order Paper for July 2, despite earlier promises of public consultation, drawing fresh criticism that Parliament is being used for political games. Violence in Canouan: RSVGPF is investigating the June 24 killing of Scottish national Danny Vettrino in Gym Hill, Canouan, with a post-mortem planned and reports of two men detained for questioning. Mental Health Reform: Government employed a consultant psychiatrist, Dr. Eloy Castillo, for the Mental Health Rehabilitation Centre as part of renewed mental health reform efforts. OECS Leadership: Dr. Didacus Jules secured a fourth term as OECS Director General as Heads of Government reaffirmed confidence in his integration agenda. Food & Nutrition Security: ZHTF held a stakeholder validation workshop in Kingstown to finalize its 2026–2030 strategic plan. Energy Costs: Fuel prices take effect June 29, with gasolene capped at $18.31 per gallon and dieselene at $17.53, following earlier opposition warnings of a looming crisis. Marine & Fisheries Strategy: SVG advanced fisheries and seafood safety planning under the UBEC project, aiming to modernize inspections and improve EU market access. Sports: SVG’s senior men’s basketball team is set for historic FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean pre-qualifiers in Guyana.
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