AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCaribbean Tourism Momentum: New first-quarter data from the Caribbean Tourism Organization points to strong 2026 travel growth, with Anguilla leading the pack (+24.6% stayover visitors). Disaster Risk Financing: Parliament approved the Loan Authorisation (Disaster Risk Management Development Policy Program) Bill to secure US$20m from OFID, repurposing part of an earlier plan and targeting resilience and fiscal transparency. Fuel Subsidy Pressure: PM Godwin Friday told Parliament the government’s net fuel liability is about EC$11.8m under the bonus-malus mechanism used to shield consumers from global oil swings. Canouan Airport Upgrade: A major CDB loan (US$46.7m) is set to rehabilitate and modernise Canouan Airport, aiming to handle larger aircraft like the Airbus A320. Local Energy Savings: The National Public Library is installing solar PV to cut electricity costs and redirect money to services and programmes. Diving Safety Boost: Serenity Dive launched SVG’s first hydrostatic testing facility, ending the need to ship scuba tanks abroad for mandatory certification. Tourism & Business Networking: Vincentian entrepreneur Kimya Glasgow represented SVG at World Business Angels Investors Week 2026, highlighting networking as a growth lever.
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