AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoInvest SVG Leadership: Anna Young has resigned as Executive Director of Invest SVG after just four and a half months; Invest SVG says Nadine Agard-Juillerat will act as ED while the agency continues investment promotion. Airport as a Growth Tool: An Airports Council International official urged SVG to treat the airport as an economic engine, pushing stronger coordination between aviation, tourism, and government and looking beyond traditional tourist markets. Agri-Tech for Exports: A data management and protection deal signed with Quantome clears the way for dasheen and hot pepper farmers to sell into the U.S. via digital mapping, traceable quantities, and contracts with two California offtake buyers. Climate Resilience Funding: SVG is among five Caribbean countries launching the US$12.55m GEF-backed CC4FISH-II project to strengthen fisheries and coastal community resilience through 2030, benefiting 21,800 people across the region. Infrastructure Delivery Support: The new RIISE facility is now operational for SVG and three other states, offering technical help to remove bottlenecks and speed up climate-resilient infrastructure projects. Business Environment Reform: Parliament approved Companies Act amendments aimed at improving the ease of doing business and easing foreign-investment concerns, with debate focused on protections and “fear-mongering.” Diaspora & Trade: Invest SVG will hold a New York City diaspora outreach and investment session on Sept. 19 to connect Vincentians with opportunities at home. Health & Community: BOSVG and BeFit Movement SVG announced the “Together for a Cure” Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on Oct. 17, with proceeds supporting local support organizations.
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