AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoShipbreaking & Labour: The former Interislander ferry Vega (flagged to Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis) has finally been cleared to sail to India for scrapping, after months at anchor and renewed scrutiny over crew pay and welfare. Caricom-India Momentum: India’s foreign minister is deepening ties with Jamaica, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago—MoUs, school support, and health capacity-building—signalling a wider push that could spill into regional partnerships. Tourism Push: SKTA and NTA are doubling down on a unified “luxury destination” strategy, with crisis preparedness and market diversification front and centre as Middle East instability reshuffles travel demand. Youth & Innovation: Tech Tank SKN launches for ages 14–18, while PM Terrance Drew backs youth innovation and economic empowerment through validation workshops. Food Security & Water: Farmers received 5,000-gallon water tanks to strengthen climate resilience and boost agricultural output. Regional Trade & Transport: A renewed call for a united ECCU–CARICOM transport strategy grows louder as carriers cut routes and costs bite.
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