AGP Executive Report

Flood Recovery: Assessments continue in communities hit by last week’s torrential rains, flooding and landslides. Officials are inspecting damaged homes and hearing residents’ concerns; 154 incidents were recorded, and 36 people from eight families were displaced. Weather: Showers and isolated thunderstorms are forecast across SVG through Friday, with no advisories in effect. Clean Energy: SVG and India signed an agreement for a rooftop solar electrification project, advancing renewable energy and climate resilience. Mayreau Development: A proposed US$100 million eco-resort is planned with water, waste and resource-management measures, alongside local jobs and business opportunities. The project is not yet underway. Marine Livelihoods: Stakeholders are working to strengthen the Union Island Fisherfolk Co-operative and improve collaboration among fishing communities across the Grenadines.

Weather Watch: A weak trough is bringing showers and isolated thunderstorms to St. Vincent and the Grenadines through Friday, though no weather or marine warnings are in effect. Fisheries: Stakeholders are working to strengthen the Union Island Fisherfolk Co-operative and boost participation across Union Island, Canouan and Mayreau. Flood Recovery: Last week’s tropical wave triggered 154 reported incidents, including flooding, landslides and wall collapses; 36 people from eight families were displaced. Mayreau Development: A proposed US$100 million eco-resort would include water, waste and resource-management measures, with construction and operations expected to create local jobs and business opportunities. Clean Energy: SVG and India have agreed to pursue a rooftop solar electrification project, advancing cooperation on renewable energy and climate resilience.

Weather: A weak trough is forecast to bring showers and isolated thunderstorms to SVG through Friday, with no advisories in effect. Fisheries: Stakeholders are working to strengthen the Union Island Fisherfolk Co-operative and encourage greater participation across Union Island, Canouan and Mayreau. Flood Recovery: The October 6 tropical wave caused 154 reported incidents, including flooding, landslides and wall collapses; 36 people from eight families were displaced. Mayreau Development: A proposed US$100 million eco-resort would include water, waste and resource-management measures, alongside jobs and local business opportunities. Its environmental impact and respect for the island’s character will be important as plans advance. Marine Conservation: A new student poster competition is inviting young Vincentians to celebrate and protect local marine and coastal ecosystems. Clean Energy: SVG and India have signed an agreement for a rooftop solar electrification project, supporting renewable energy and climate resilience.

Weather Watch: A weak trough is forecast to bring showers and isolated thunderstorms across SVG through Friday; no advisories are in effect. Flood Recovery: The October 6 tropical wave caused 154 reported incidents, including flooding, landslides and wall collapses, and displaced 36 people. Fisheries: Stakeholders are working to strengthen the Union Island Fisherfolk Co-operative, while a new five-year plan aims to improve seafood safety and export readiness. Mayreau Development: A proposed US$100 million eco-resort would include water and waste-management measures and support local jobs, but its environmental impact will be crucial. Clean Energy: SVG and India have signed an agreement for a rooftop solar electrification project, advancing renewable energy and climate resilience.

Fisheries: Stakeholders are working to revitalize the Union Island Fisherfolk Co-operative and strengthen links among fishing communities in Union, Canouan and Mayreau. Clean Energy: St. Vincent and India signed an agreement for a rooftop solar electrification project, advancing renewable energy and climate resilience. Flood Recovery: The October 6 tropical wave caused 154 reported incidents and displaced 36 people, underscoring the risks from intense rainfall, flooding and landslides. Marine Protection: A student poster competition is encouraging young Vincentians to champion the country’s marine and coastal ecosystems. Mayreau Development: A proposed US$100 million eco-resort includes plans for water, waste and resource management, alongside local jobs and purchasing.**

Marine Protection: The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Conservation Fund has launched a student poster competition on protecting marine ecosystems, inviting young people to celebrate local sea life and coastal sites. Clean Energy: An agreement with India will support rooftop solar electrification, advancing renewable energy and climate resilience. Flood Recovery: Heavy rain caused 154 verified incidents, including flooding and landslides, and displaced 36 people from eight families; damage affected homes, roads, schools and health facilities. Mayreau Development: A proposed US$100 million eco-resort would bring jobs and local business opportunities, with plans for water, waste and resource management. Blue Economy: A new five-year plan is being developed to strengthen seafood safety, inspections and export readiness.

Marine Protection: The SVG Conservation Fund has launched its second Independence poster competition, inviting students to celebrate and protect the country’s marine life and coastal sites. Renewable Energy: India and SVG signed an agreement for a rooftop solar electrification project, advancing clean energy cooperation. Flood Recovery: The October 6 tropical wave caused 154 reported incidents, including flooding, landslides and wall collapses; 36 people from eight families were displaced. Mayreau Development: Invest SVG and developer Nativo Group are advancing plans for a proposed US$100 million eco-resort, with a water and waste management strategy and promised local jobs. Blue Economy: A five-year plan is being developed to strengthen seafood safety, inspections and export readiness, while a final grant opportunity is coming for eligible fisheries, marine tourism and waste-management businesses.

Flood Recovery: Tropical-wave rainfall triggered 154 reported incidents across St. Vincent by October 9, including flooding, landslides and wall collapses; 36 people from eight families were displaced. Deputy PM St. Clair Leacock praised emergency teams and public cooperation, while urging a stronger culture of disaster preparedness. Weather Risk: Forecasters warned that more heavy showers and thunderstorms could bring renewed flash flooding and landslides over the weekend. Mayreau Development: Invest SVG and developer Nativo Group signed an agreement to advance a proposed US$100 million eco-resort, with plans for local jobs and a water, waste and resource-management strategy. The project’s environmental plans will be important as development moves forward.

Flood Recovery: A tropical wave dumped up to 130.2mm of rain on SVG, triggering 154 verified incidents, including severe flooding, landslides and wall collapses. Thirty-six people from eight families were displaced. Prime Minister Godwin Friday praised community cleanup efforts, while Taiwan pledged US$100,000 for recovery. Mayreau Development: Invest SVG and developer Nativo Group signed an agreement to advance a proposed US$100 million eco-resort. Plans include water and waste management measures, conservation initiatives and local jobs; the project is still in development. Blue Economy: SVG is preparing a five-year plan to strengthen seafood safety, inspections and export readiness, with support from the regional UBEC project.

Flood Recovery: A tropical wave caused 154 recorded incidents across St. Vincent and the Grenadines, including 74 severe floods, 37 landslides and 18 wall collapses. Thirty-six people from eight families were displaced, while water supply, roads, homes and public facilities were affected. More Rain Ahead: Forecasters warn that showers and thunderstorms through Sunday could trigger further flash floods and landslides; residents near rivers, streams and unstable slopes are urged to prepare. Relief: Taiwan pledged US$100,000 to support immediate recovery from the flooding. Mayreau Development: Invest SVG and developer Nativo Group signed an agreement to advance a proposed US$100 million eco-resort, with plans for water, waste and resource management alongside local jobs and training.

Mayreau Development: Invest SVG and Luxembourg’s Nativo Group have signed an MOU for a proposed US$100 million eco-resort. The privately financed project includes a planned water, waste and resource-management strategy, with local jobs and supplier opportunities among its aims. Disaster Readiness: After torrential rain triggered floods and landslides, displacing 36 people and damaging homes and public facilities, Deputy PM St Clair Leacock called for a shift in the country’s disaster culture. Taiwan has pledged US$100,000 in flood relief, while forecasters urged residents near rivers and landslide-prone areas to stay alert for more rain. Blue Economy: A new five-year plan is being developed to strengthen seafood inspection, safety and export readiness. Blue Economy businesses in fisheries, marine tourism and waste management can also apply for a final round of regional grant funding.

Mayreau Development: Invest SVG and Nativo Group signed an MOU advancing a proposed US$100 million eco-resort, with plans for water, waste and resource management alongside local jobs and training. Flood Recovery: Heavy rain on Oct. 6 displaced 36 people and triggered flooding, landslides and road blockages. The teachers’ union has raised concerns about water outages and travel hazards as schools reopen. Weather Alert: More showers and thunderstorms are expected this weekend; the Met Service advises people near rivers and in flood- and landslide-prone areas to stay alert on Saturday. Disaster Readiness: Deputy Prime Minister St. Clair Leacock praised emergency coordination during the floods but urged a broader shift in the country’s disaster awareness. Blue Economy: A five-year plan to strengthen seafood safety, inspections and export readiness is advancing, while a final round of grant funding for fisheries, marine tourism and waste-management businesses is due to launch Oct. 30.

School Safety: The teachers’ union is urging authorities to reconsider reopening schools while water outages, landslide risks and unsafe travel routes persist after the severe rains. It says schools need reliable water and sanitation before classes resume. Flood Recovery: The tropical wave displaced 36 people and caused flooding, landslides and road blockages across St. Vincent; Taiwan has pledged US$100,000 in relief aid. Weather Alert: More showers and thunderstorms are forecast into the weekend, with residents near rivers and landslide-prone areas urged to stay alert. Blue Economy: A new five-year plan is being developed to strengthen seafood inspections, quality and export readiness, including access to European markets.

Weather Alert: SVG’s Met Service expects more showers and thunderstorms, with a “Be alert” advisory for Saturday, October 10. Residents near rivers and in flood- and landslide-prone areas are urged to stay prepared. Flood Recovery: Tuesday’s tropical wave brought up to 130.2 mm of rain, triggering floods, landslides and road blockages. Thirty-six people were displaced, and homes, schools and the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital were affected. Seafood Safety: A UBEC consultation advanced a five-year plan to strengthen fisheries inspections, seafood quality and export readiness, including access to European markets. Blue Economy Funding: Fisheries, marine tourism and waste-management businesses in SVG can apply for a final round of OECS matching grants, with the call set to launch October 30. Clean Energy: The Caribbean Development Bank has opened support for women-led businesses developing clean-energy solutions, including in SVG.

Weather Alert: SVG’s Met Service expects more showers and thunderstorms through the weekend, with a “Be alert” advisory for Saturday, October 10. Residents near rivers and streams and in flood- and landslide-prone areas are urged to stay prepared. Flood Recovery: Heavy rain earlier this week displaced 36 people, flooded homes and public facilities, and triggered landslides and road blockages. Most schools have reopened, but 14 remain closed. Seafood Safety: A new five-year plan aims to strengthen seafood inspection, sanitary controls and export readiness, supporting the fisheries sector and access to overseas markets.

Flood Recovery: A tropical wave dumped up to 130.2 mm of rain on mainland Saint Vincent, triggering floods, landslides and road blockages. Thirty-six people were displaced; 23 are in emergency shelters and 13 are staying with relatives. Most schools have reopened, but 14 remain closed. Weather Watch: More showers and thunderstorms are expected, with a “Be alert” advisory for Saturday, October 10. Residents near rivers and streams or in landslide-prone areas are urged to stay prepared. Clean Energy: A Caribbean Development Bank programme will offer support to eligible women-led businesses in SVG and seven other countries to develop clean-energy solutions. Climate Resilience: At the UN, SVG called for action on rising seas and climate shocks that recognizes small-island states’ vulnerabilities and limited financial capacity.