AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDiplomatic & Investment Push (SVG–Taiwan): Prime Minister Godwin Friday is in Taiwan for the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties, with leaders pledging a “next chapter” focused on deeper cooperation and more Vincentian–Taiwanese business links across agriculture, tourism, the blue economy and the “new economy.” Trade & Business Outreach: Taiwan’s MOFA hosted a seminar on trade and investment opportunities for SVG, while Friday used the platform to highlight SVG’s push for a stable investment climate after shocks like La Soufrière and storms. Regional Policy: OECS, with UNICEF support, launched a Regional Child Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–2032, stressing a whole-of-the-child approach and implementation beyond the document. Energy Pressure: Critics are raising alarms over SVG’s energy security and rising utility bills, pointing to governance and oversight issues around state-owned VINLEC. Weather Watch: A flash-flood watch is in effect for St. Vincent and the Grenadines until 2 p.m. Saturday, with heavy showers and thunderstorms possible. Local Entrepreneurship: A Vincentian entrepreneur introduced an affordable European tequila cream to the local market, aiming to grow jobs and options for consumers. Sports & Culture Economy: SVG is promoting Vincy Mas 2027 (“Road To 50”) in New York, while a homecoming for NASCAR driver Rajah Caruth spotlights the “orange economy” link between sports, youth and tourism. Public Safety & Crime: Police charged a cashier with stealing over $60,000 from a retiree and also moved on an assault case involving a vendor.
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