AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDigital Government: St. Vincent and the Grenadines used Public Service Week to push its digital transformation agenda, with plans for an integrated tax information management system coming online next year. STEM & Skills: The ECCB is set to launch a free 2026 STEM Camp (July 6) for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, including SVG, with training that blends tech and leadership. Climate-Smart Farming: IICA training in SVG brought soil-health know-how to 49 farmers and technical officers under the ADOPT project, including soil sampling and field learning. Agritech Training: SVGCC and the Orange Hill Biotechnology Centre trained participants on NFT hydroponics, aiming to boost efficiency and production for vegetable value chains. Education Milestones: SVGCC’s 2026 graduation saw 961 students graduate, while Faith Grant became the first blind student accepted to Girls’ High School after standout CPEA results. Regional Finance & Tech: The SVG Co-operative League attended the CCCU convention in Barbados, focusing on governance, technology, cybersecurity, and financial inclusion. Tourism Leadership: Shafia London was appointed CEO of the SVG Tourism Authority, pledging results-focused, inclusive growth. Regional Security & Climate Diplomacy: Canada and CARICOM renewed a strategic partnership action plan covering resilient economies, climate action, and regional security. Disaster Warnings Tech: Grenada advanced the regional Cell Broadcast Emergency Warning System project with a validation workshop involving SVG.
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