AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPublic Finance & AI: St. Vincent and the Grenadines PM Godwin Friday opened a regional workshop on “digital by design” for public financial management, warning against “AI hype” and urging governments to fix real process problems before automating. Food Security & Jobs: SVG certified 45 young interns through the Youth in Agriculture Science Internship Programme, placing them across 23 host organizations and linking training to food-system work. Agribusiness Push: CARDI is testing five carrot varieties on a local farm to revive SVG’s export legacy and cut the import bill, with EU/ITC support. Trade & Market Access: SVG’s passport ranking rose to 48th globally (73.2% visa-free access), with a 100% visa-free rate across Caribbean destinations. Regulation & Fintech: SVG’s Financial Services Authority paused new virtual asset business applications for September 2026 to strengthen oversight. Land & Accountability: Debate continues over the Chatham Bay sale on Union Island, with critics questioning whether conservation or debt relief drove the deal. Environment & Business Risk: Reports say bulldozers are dismantling parts of the island’s only mainland marine protected area at Canash Bay, raising concerns for coastal resilience and compliance. Regional Security: Deputy PM St. Clair Leacock says police leadership changes are coming as SVG tackles gun violence, drawing lessons from the NYPD.
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