AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoChatham Bay Land Sale Clash: Opposition and government trade blows over the sale of about 100 acres at Chatham Bay, Union Island for about EC$54m, with NDP backing the deal as biodiversity-protecting and debt-reducing, while Ralph Gonsalves calls it “absolute misbehavior,” arguing the earlier EC$700,000 figure reflects compensation from a forfeiture case. Fiscal Snapshot: Parliament hears the central government deficit narrowed to EC$57.78m (Apr 1–Jul 31, 2026) from EC$125.23m a year earlier, driven by a non-recurrent EC$52.7m land-sale capital injection, even as current revenue fell 10.6%. Corporate Law & Finance Risk: Gonsalves warns Companies Amendment reforms could trigger international scrutiny and threaten SVG’s standing with global financial watchdogs. Cost-of-Living Relief Extended: Government extends its 90-day relief package, keeping major fuel tax cuts and electricity support measures. Aviation & Tourism Costs: SVG is said to owe JetBlue over EC$10m from an inherited agreement; Delta ends Atlanta–Argyle non-stop service in Sept. Business Support & Skills: CED rolls out a new five-year growth strategy and runs business development programmes for new entrepreneurs. Energy & Climate Funding: IRENA invites renewable project proposals across the region for potential financing support. Education & Community: Sandy Bay residents help choose a permanent site for a new secondary school; farmers receive soil-health kits via IICA.
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