AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPolice crackdown after triple murder: Kingstown’s Chinatown saw three men gunned down near the Central Police Station, prompting Commissioner Enville Williams to vow “crushing legality” and a major offensive against gun violence, with police urging anyone with information to come forward. Public safety and trust in policing: Attorney Jomo Thomas says fear and alleged brutality are driving public mistrust, arguing officers must shift from “rough house” tactics to genuine respect and real witness protection. Credit rating pressure on households: Opposition leader Ralph Gonsalves attacks the government over Moody’s downgrade, saying reckless rhetoric and costly borrowing spooked investors and raised the burden on Vincentians. Education cost relief: Government moves to end secondary school registration fees, a major shift aimed at reducing the financial strain on families. Food security push: The EU-CAN “Cultivating Futures” project launches in SVG, using school gardens to boost nutrition, climate resilience, and youth-led action across the region. Tourism and sport milestones: Minister Kishore Shallow celebrates Stacyann Adams as SVG’s first female Test cricket commentator, while Team SVG makes history with a first Caribbean junior squash team title. Regional cooperation: SVG joins CARICOM humanitarian aid to Venezuela following the June 24 earthquakes.
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