AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoChatham Bay Land Sale Clash: Opposition leader Ralph Gonsalves calls the NDP’s EC$54m Chatham Bay (Union Island) land sale “laughable,” arguing past valuations and conservation claims don’t add up, while the PM says the deal protects biodiversity and includes a two-year government option to repurchase at the same price. Blue Economy Boost (Bequia): EU-funded EC$3.2m Bequia Fish Market rebuild gets underway, framed as climate-resilient fisheries infrastructure to strengthen post-harvest handling and coastal livelihoods. Reef Hope for the Grenadines: A citizen-science coral survey reports young staghorn coral thriving off Battowia, offering a rare bright spot after Hurricane Beryl and the 2023–2024 bleaching. Private Sector & Business Support: PM Friday backs a more investment-friendly environment as Parliament passes the Companies Amendment Bill, while CED unveils a US$4.64m five-year strategy to support MSMEs. Early Warning for Health Threats: SVG becomes the first OECS member state to adopt the regional RIEWSS digital early warning and response system, linking human, animal, environmental and lab data. Coconut & Soursop Training: FAO launches hands-on training to modernize SVG’s coconut and soursop production, pest management, and value chains. Renewables Push: IRENA invites renewable project proposals across the Caribbean, including SVG, for potential financing support.
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