AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Sovereignty Push: Agriculture Minister Israel Bruce told young farmers SVG is “too dependent” on imported food and urged a shift from food security to food sovereignty, warning that relying on ships and middlemen leaves the country exposed to global shocks. Young Farmers & Tech Upgrade: The Agricultural Productivity Recovery and Young Farmers Training Project is now underway at Orange Hill, with Taiwan backing US$2.5m for smart agriculture, training 75 young farmers, and boosting output after repeated disasters. Trade Modernization: Government rolled out VSWIFT, a single digital platform to process trade licenses, permits and certificates across agencies—aimed at faster, smoother business. Social Protection Spotlight: The World Bank praised SVG and the OECS for progress on social protection systems, while noting uneven impact and staffing constraints. Police in Schools Debate: A fresh call is growing for school safety measures that don’t rely on police as the main solution. Calypsonians & Carnival Rules: The Calypsonians Association agreed new judging clarity and is pushing for changes to how results are tabulated. Public Trust Under Pressure: RSVGPF says it’s investigating video footage of officers beating a handcuffed man in Kingstown.
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