AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHousing & Land Governance: SVG’s state land review is spotlighting alleged multiple allocations, repeat beneficiaries with outstanding obligations, and cases that may not have prioritized those most in need—raising bigger questions about fairness and how the housing system is designed. Regional Air Connectivity: Antigua’s PM Gaston Browne renewed the push for an OECS airline, citing long delays and missed connections that hurt business and regional travel. CBI Under EU Pressure: Eastern Caribbean leaders (including SVG’s PM Godwin Friday) agreed on a united diplomatic push to Brussels after the EU’s demand to phase out Citizenship by Investment by June 2028, arguing reforms and safeguards are already in place. Border Security Upgrade: The US and CARICOM IMPACS signed a first multilateral biometric data-sharing arrangement to strengthen border screening and immigration vetting, with automated data exchanges aimed at security risks. ECCB Banknotes: The ECCB unveiled redesigned EC$10 notes featuring Ronald Webster, alongside a broader banknote refresh across the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union. Sovereign Credit Watch: Moody’s downgrade of SVG to Caa1 with a negative outlook continues to fuel debate over debt, liquidity pressures, and fiscal credibility. Trade & Infrastructure: Aecon’s consortium was selected as preferred proponent for Canada’s Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project, a reminder of how port investment underpins trade resilience.
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