AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoChatham Bay Land Sale Clash: Prime Minister Godwin Friday says criticisms of the Chatham Bay, Union Island sale miss “two fundamental aspects,” including a conservation-focused future use and a two-year government option to repurchase at the same price—while Opposition Leader Ralph Gonsalves brands the deal “laughable” and “absolute misbehavior,” arguing valuations and motives don’t add up. Business & Law Reform: Friday and Senator Chelsea Alexander backed the Companies Amendment Bill as part of a push to create a more investment-friendly environment and support private sector growth. Health Security Upgrade: St. Vincent and the Grenadines became the first OECS member to adopt CARPHA’s Regional Integrated Early Warning Surveillance and Response System (RIEWSS), with digital early warning and port surveillance improvements timed ahead of major gatherings. Policing & Discipline: Acting Deputy Commissioner Junior Simmons signalled tougher internal discipline in the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force, linking public trust to accountability within ranks. Regional/International Notes: The UN launched a Caribbean disability-inclusive employment campaign (“HireAbility”); and the US lifted a January pause on immigrant visa issuance for citizens of 75 countries, effective Aug. 21. Culture & Youth: Vincentian Carlene Hunte-Nelson won an Eisner Prize fellowship for an intergenerational immigrant initiative in New York; and SVG youth sailing championships crowned Nigel Tash, Jordi Lewis, and Kai Marks Dasent.
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