AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUN & Diaspora Push: PM Dr. Godwin Friday heads to New York for the UN General Assembly High-Level Week, with a focus on climate vulnerability, economic resilience and investment, while Invest SVG runs a Brooklyn diaspora outreach to reconnect Vincentians with local opportunities in tourism, agriculture, ICT and manufacturing. Agri Finance Pressure: The Farmers’ Support Company (FSC) is urging producers to repay outstanding agricultural loans, offering tailored payment plans to protect ongoing support for farming and fishing. Invest SVG Governance Questions: Invest SVG’s head Anna Young resigned after months in the role, reigniting scrutiny of the agency’s stability and investor-facing credibility. Blue Economy Seed Funding: Action Bequia was selected for CBF BluEFin seed funding, with up to US$250,000 available for circular blue economy work that supports eco-entrepreneurs and small businesses. Climate Risk to Children: UNICEF-backed research warns there’s “no safe zone” for Eastern Caribbean children, with many exposed to multiple climate hazards by mid-century—raising the stakes for climate-linked spending and tracking. Fisheries Resilience Investment: A US$12.55m GEF/FAO-backed CC4FISH-II project launched to strengthen climate resilience in Caribbean fisheries through 2030, benefiting fisherfolk and coastal communities across the region. Digital Market for Farmers: Quantome and SVG ministries signed a data-sharing agreement to connect farmers to buyers via a traceable digital marketplace, starting with dasheen and aiming to reduce sales guesswork.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.