AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPoverty & Public Finances: Attorney Jomo Thomas says four in 10 Vincentians live in poverty and warns against class privilege. As SVG debates debt relief, a commentator says Taiwan should not be blamed for the country’s fiscal crisis. Public debt stands at 113% of GDP and could reach 145% by 2031; the government has outlined a homegrown adjustment plan, while a formal IMF programme could mean tighter spending and other reforms. Tourism & Small Business: Tourism Minister Kishore Shallow says the government plans to partner with shops along visitor routes to provide public restrooms, giving shopkeepers a chance to earn extra income. The Tourism Authority is also offering service training to taxi and tour-bus operators. Agriculture: CARDI reports successful trials of drought-resistant, disease-tolerant tomatoes, with potential to strengthen local production and farmers’ incomes. Creative Enterprise: Local artistes are being urged to treat their work as a business, protect their brands and build industry relationships.
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