AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTrade & Investment: At the Commonwealth summit in Antigua, Prime Minister Godwin Friday is pursuing investment and trade opportunities for SVG. Canada’s Mark Carney said Canada-Caribbean trade, worth about $4 billion a year, has room to grow. Tourism: SVG is launching a global campaign across Air Canada and Virgin Atlantic flights and major media outlets, while Kingstown businesses prepare for an urban renewal push. Officials say the new tourism brand cost less than $10,000 and was designed locally. Cannabis: The government is advancing plans for a cannabis testing lab after an initial legal review. Agriculture Minister Israel Bruce urged traditional growers to organize and seek financing, training and partnerships so they can share in the industry’s growth. Cruise Port: Global Ports Holding has signed a 30-year deal to operate and develop Kingstown’s cruise port, with modernization and expanded capacity planned. It expects to take over in early 2027. EU Cooperation: An EU delegation met SVG officials to discuss investment, renewable energy, and digital and maritime links.
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