AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoVisa & Mobility: Spain has added nine CARICOM countries to its visa-free list for short stays, including St. Vincent and the Grenadines, letting ordinary passport holders visit for up to 90 days in any 180-day period for tourism and business—while Jamaica, Guyana, Suriname, Belize and Haiti remain excluded. Border Security: The U.S. and CARICOM (via IMPACS) signed a landmark Biometric Data-Sharing Partnership to strengthen border checks and immigration vetting, with St. Vincent and the Grenadines among participating states and a stated focus on reducing risks tied to identity and travel screening. Sovereign Finance: SVG’s government responded to Moody’s downgrade to Caa1 (negative outlook), saying it will pursue fiscal consolidation, prudent debt management, and growth reforms amid debt and financing pressures. Regional Policy & CBI Pressure: Eastern Caribbean leaders, including SVG’s PM, agreed to coordinate a Brussels mission and defend Citizenship by Investment reforms as the EU pushes for major changes by June 2028. Agri-Business Boost: India handed over a US$1m agro-processing and packaging facility in Langley Park to support value-added leafy vegetables and root crops. Entrepreneurship & Skills: NCTI launched a digital leadership programme for 100+ young entrepreneurs, training participants in tools like QuickBooks, Excel, and social media advertising.
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