AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS–CARICOM Border Tech: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with CARICOM’s IMPACS to launch a multilateral biometric data-sharing partnership aimed at strengthening border security and immigration vetting across the region, with Saint Vincent and the Grenadines among the attending member states. CBI Pressure in the Region: Eastern Caribbean leaders meeting in Roseau agreed to respond together to EU pressure to phase out Citizenship by Investment programmes by June 2028, including a coordinated diplomatic push to Brussels. ECCB Monetary Update: St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Godwin Friday attended the 113th ECCB Monetary Council meeting in Dominica, as the bank reaffirmed its focus on safeguarding the EC dollar and supporting resilience and shared prosperity. Tourism & Travel Demand: St. Vincent and the Grenadines continues to post strong tourism momentum, welcoming 34,959 stayover visitors in Q1—up 12.8% year-on-year—fuelled by new air service and resort investment. Youth Sports: St. Kitts hosted the ECVA U-20 Beach Volleyball Championships, with St. Vincent and the Grenadines posting strong early results and advancing in the women’s competition. Youth Jobs Focus: Prime Minister Friday told SVGCC graduates the priority is creating real opportunities at home—job creation, entrepreneurship support, and a “new economy” built around creativity, innovation and sports.
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