AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoECCB & EC Dollar: Dominica’s Dr. Irving McIntyre takes over chairmanship of the ECCB Monetary Council on 9 July, as the region marks 50 years of the EC dollar’s fixed US$ peg and unveils a new family of EC banknotes and coins. Disaster Risk Financing: Parliament approved the Loan Authorisation (Disaster Risk Management Development Policy Program) Bill for a US$20m OPEC Fund loan, with debate focused on “good debt,” Hurricane Beryl recovery links, and the stalled Arnos Vale Acute Care Hospital plan. Fuel Costs: PM Mark Phillips says SVG’s EC$11.8m net debt to fuel suppliers is part of the bonus-malus mechanism used to shield consumers as gasoline prices climb. Energy Efficiency: One St Vincent Group-led solar and LED retrofits at the Financial Complex are cutting power use, with reported kWh reductions since fixture upgrades. Tourism & Trade: Landmark Markets launches a “Travel & Trade” global campaign for retail traders, while ECCB’s anniversary and regional tourism momentum keep finance and travel in the spotlight. Clean-Up Push: “Love SVG” kicks off with 85 waste bins for Kingstown and Arnos Vale during Vincymas to curb litter and improve disposal. Legal & Rights: ERAO SVG renews calls for the repeal of laws criminalising consensual same-sex relations among adults. Maritime Security: A St Vincent-flagged bulk carrier (MV Golden Arsenal) reported an attempted pirate attack off Yemen, underscoring ongoing shipping risks.
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