AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCARICOM–US Border Security: The US Department of Homeland Security signed a landmark Memorandum of Cooperation with CARICOM IMPACS to enable biometric data sharing for border security and immigration vetting, with St. Vincent and the Grenadines among the attendees. CBI Pressure on the OECS: Eastern Caribbean leaders agreed to a coordinated response to the EU’s revised visa suspension mechanism, including a high-level mission to Brussels; the group also reaffirmed due diligence, transparency and a regional CBI regulatory authority. ECCB Currency Update: The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank unveiled redesigned EC banknotes featuring regional heroes and icons (including SVG’s Robert Milton Cato on the EC$5), with circulation expected from late 2027. Cost-of-Living Playbook: CARICOM leaders outlined measures to ease household pressures, from fuel and freight cost relief to faster intra-regional cargo trade and a push for a regional ferry service. SVG Export Readiness: IICA and FAO-backed training helped SVG agro-processors meet international food safety standards and improve export compliance. Tourism Momentum (SVG): St. Vincent and the Grenadines reported 34,959 stayover visitors in Q1, up 12.8%, reinforcing a fast-growing tourism run. Youth & Jobs Focus: PM Godwin Friday told SVGCC graduates the new economy will prioritize job creation and entrepreneurship so young people can build careers at home.
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