AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoConnectivity & telecom: EllaLink has moved its Caribbean Gateway into the development phase, planning an open-access, carrier-neutral submarine cable linking Cayenne to Martinique and Guadeloupe, with a western leg to Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire, and aiming for service by end-2029. Youth & creative economy: SVG youth parliament leader Omarian Dennie took part in a regional panel on the “Orange Economy,” pushing for better business skills and access to financial tools for creatives. Mental health in public safety: The RSVGPF held a “Protecting Our Protectors” symposium on suicide and mental health, spotlighting the pressures officers face and the need to support wellbeing. Agriculture innovation: Caribbean Week of Agriculture opened in Jamaica with SVG-linked wins in the CARICOM youth agriculture video competition, while FAO wrapped a coconut value-chain capacity mission in St. Vincent. Green energy support: Dominica women-led businesses are set to benefit from a US$550,000 clean energy facility across several Caribbean states, including SVG. Policy & governance: PM Godwin Friday used his UN General Assembly debut to call for UN reform, climate finance overhaul, and reparatory justice.
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