AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoChatham Bay Land Sale Fallout: St. Vincent’s opposition is pushing back hard on the government’s sale of about 100 acres at Chatham Bay, calling the “conservation” justification misleading and demanding more transparency over the AHRA LLC deal. Education Fees Row: Minister of State Lavern King moved to clarify SVGCC school-fee confusion after students reported a $480 bill, saying some charges were being mixed up despite claims of fee abolition. Security and Politics: Deputy PM St. Clair Leacock reworked the “hook in the gill” line in Parliament, arguing the new administration is dealing with crime while operating under debt and tighter resources. Health Security Upgrade: SVG became the first OECS member to adopt CARPHA’s Regional Integrated Early Warning Surveillance and Response System, with rollout timed for Carnival and major sporting events. Agriculture Policy: The Ministry of Agriculture lifted a 15-year ban on bird importation, citing improved testing and alignment with international animal health standards. Business & Finance: Deriv secured a banking license in SVG, expanding its operational options for deposits and withdrawals. Sports: Blue Marlins extended their swim dominance with a sixth straight national championship win, while SVG Sailing crowned youth champions at Calliaqua Bay.
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