AGP Executive Report

Impact-Based Early Warning: St. Vincent and the Grenadines Meteorological Services is set to roll out an impact-based forecasting system, shifting from just predicting weather to anticipating real-world effects—an approach highlighted at the Wet Hurricane Outlook Forum. Digital Policing: The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force has started a one-week digital forensics training programme to strengthen how officers handle and examine digital evidence. Clean Energy for Fisheries: The STAR-Fish project is ramping up clean energy support for Caribbean fisheries and aquaculture, including renewable power and cold-chain improvements, with St. Vincent and the Grenadines among participating countries. Universal Connectivity: A $1.6 million DRIVE Project contract was signed to expand digital inclusion and virtual access via the Universal Service Fund, delivered by FLOW for five years. Earthquake Watch: A magnitude 6.0 quake rattled parts of the eastern Caribbean, with tremors felt in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and nearby islands; monitoring continues. Regional Tech & Resilience: OECS leaders in Kingstown pushed digital transformation as a survival tool, linking tech to disaster preparedness and smart tourism management. Health & Tech Diplomacy: World Paediatrics ran a scoliosis clinic at MCMH with surgeries following, while SVG also marked 34 years of ties with Cuba and formalized a new ambassador to Taiwan.

Impact-Based Early Warning: St. Vincent and the Grenadines Meteorological Services is set to roll out an impact-based forecasting system, shifting from just predicting weather to anticipating real-world effects—an approach highlighted at the Wet Hurricane Outlook Forum. Digital Policing: The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force has started a one-week digital forensics training programme to strengthen how officers handle and examine digital evidence. Universal Connectivity: The NTRC and FLOW have signed a five-year DRIVE Project contract (US$1.63m) under the Universal Service Fund to expand ICT access and resilience. Climate & Nature Restoration: The Global Environment Facility approved a US$6.1m watershed restoration project for St. Vincent, led by UNEP and executed through a Caribbean training and technology transfer centre. Earthquake Monitoring: A magnitude 6.0 quake rattled parts of the eastern Caribbean, with the UWI Seismic Research Centre urging residents to submit felt reports. Clean Energy for Fisheries: The STAR-Fish project is ramping up renewable energy and low-carbon upgrades for Caribbean fisheries, including cold storage and certification support for participating countries including SVG.

Disaster Preparedness: St. Vincent and the Grenadines Meteorological Services is rolling out an Impact-Based Early warning system, shifting from just forecasting weather to forecasting real-world impacts—highlighted at the Wet Hurricane Outlook Forum. Public Safety Tech: The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force has started a one-week Digital Forensics Training Programme to strengthen how officers handle and examine digital evidence. Climate & Risk Context: A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the Southern Caribbean, with tremors felt across several islands including St Vincent and the Grenadines; the UWI Seismic Research Centre is monitoring and asking for felt reports. Health & Community Care: World Paediatrics ran a high-demand Scoliosis clinic at MCMH, assessing 42 children and completing eight paediatric spinal surgeries. Environment Funding: The Global Environment Facility approved a US$6.1 million ecosystem restoration project for St. Vincent, using nature-based solutions to support resilience and livelihoods. Digital Inclusion: The DRIVE project contract (EC$1.632m) was signed to advance digital inclusion and connectivity through the Universal Service Fund.

Environment & Resilience: The Global Environment Facility approved a US$6.1m project to restore ecosystems and support sustainable land management in St. Vincent’s south corridor, led by UNEP with execution by BCRC-Caribbean. Digital Policing: The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force launched a one-week digital forensics training to strengthen how officers handle and examine digital evidence. Connectivity & Inclusion: The DRIVE project contract (EC$1.632m) was signed under the Universal Service Fund, with FLOW set to deliver services for five years to expand ICT access. Clean Energy for Fisheries: The STAR-Fish project is scaling clean energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries, including renewable power and cold-chain improvements, across multiple countries including SVG. Earthquake Watch: A magnitude 6.0 quake (53km deep) rattled parts of the eastern Caribbean, with tremors felt in SVG and nearby islands. Diplomacy & Tech Cooperation: SVG’s new ambassador to Taiwan, Kenton X. Chance, presented credentials, with Taiwan highlighting cooperation in smart agriculture, medicine, infrastructure, and information/communications technology. Regional Climate Push: OECS leaders in Kingstown backed digital transformation as a tool for climate resilience, including data-driven decisions and early warning systems. Tourism Tech & Strategy: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 brought regional tourism leaders together under “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences,” focusing on market strategy and resilience.

Environment & Resilience: The Global Environment Facility approved a US$6.1 million project to restore ecosystems in St. Vincent’s South Corridor, led by UNEP and executed through BCRC-Caribbean, aiming to boost sustainable land management and climate resilience. Public Safety Tech: RSVGPF has started a one-week digital forensics training programme to strengthen how officers handle and examine digital evidence, with emphasis on preserving evidence integrity from collection to investigation. Clean Energy for Fisheries: The Canada-backed STAR-Fish project is ramping up clean energy support for Caribbean fisheries, including renewable power and cold-chain improvements, across multiple countries including St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Digital Inclusion: The DRIVE project contract (EC$1.63m) was signed under the Universal Service Fund, with FLOW set to deliver services over five years to expand ICT access. Diplomacy & Tech Links: Kenton X. Chance presented credentials as SVG’s ambassador to Taiwan, with cooperation flagged in smart agriculture, medicine, infrastructure, and information & communications technology. Regional Science & Risk: OECS leaders met in Kingstown to push tech-driven climate resilience, including data-driven planning and early warning systems. Tourism Tech & Strategy: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 is bringing regional tourism leaders together under “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences,” as they seek stronger market positioning and connectivity. Earthquake Update: A magnitude 6.0 quake rattled parts of the eastern Caribbean, with tremors felt in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and nearby islands.

Digital Inclusion: FLOW’s 5-year DRIVE Project contract (EC$1.632m) was signed under SVG’s Universal Service Fund to expand ICT access and resilience. Public Safety Tech: The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force began a one-week digital forensics training to strengthen how officers handle and examine digital evidence. Climate & Fisheries Tech: The Canada-funded STAR-Fish project is scaling clean energy solutions for Caribbean fisheries, including renewable power and cold storage, across multiple islands including SVG. Regional Tech Policy: OECS leaders in Kingstown pushed tech innovation to cut climate risk, with a focus on data-driven decisions, smart destination management, early warning systems, and digital inclusion. Earth Science Alert: A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the Southern Caribbean (5:27 pm, depth 53 km), with tremors felt across several islands including SVG; officials urged residents to report felt impacts. Diplomacy & Tech Links: SVG’s new Ambassador to Taiwan, Kenton X. Chance, presented credentials as Taiwan and SVG look to expand cooperation in smart agriculture, medicine, infrastructure, and information & communications technology. Tourism & Connectivity: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 brought regional tourism leaders together to discuss resilience, connectivity, and innovation as competition intensifies.

Digital Inclusion & Connectivity: The NTRC and FLOW have signed the EC$1.632m DRIVE project under the Universal Service Fund, a five-year push to expand ICT access in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Public Safety Tech Skills: The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force launched a one-week digital forensics training programme to strengthen how officers handle and examine digital evidence. Climate & Resilience Tech: OECS leaders in Kingstown framed digital transformation as “regional survival,” pointing to data-driven decisions, smart destination management, and early warning systems. Fisheries Clean Energy: The Canada-backed STAR-Fish project is scaling clean energy solutions for Caribbean fisheries, including renewable power and cold storage to improve the cold chain. Earthquake Watch: A magnitude 6.0 quake (5:27 pm, depth 53 km) was felt across the eastern Caribbean, including St. Vincent and the Grenadines, with monitoring continuing. Health Innovation (Global): Cuba highlighted VAXIRA, a lung cancer vaccine treatment developed by CIM, reporting long-term survival results from trials. Local Science & Skills: UWI Global Campus SVG recognized learners finishing short courses like digital marketing and business IT, supporting lifelong learning.

Digital Inclusion & Connectivity: St. Vincent and the Grenadines signed a EC$1.632m five-year DRIVE Project contract under the Universal Service Fund, with FLOW set to expand ICT access and resilience. Public Safety Tech: The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force began a one-week digital forensics training programme to strengthen how officers handle and examine digital evidence. Clean Energy for Fisheries: The Canada-funded STAR-Fish project is accelerating low-carbon interventions for Caribbean fisheries, including renewable power and cold storage, across multiple islands including SVG. Regional Climate Tech: OECS leaders in Kingstown pushed digital transformation as a “tool for regional survival,” focusing on data-driven decisions, smart destination management, early warning systems, and digital inclusion. Disaster Science: A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the Southern Caribbean, with tremors felt across several islands including SVG, as the UWI Seismic Research Centre monitored impacts. Blue Economy & Marine Science: Fisheries Minister Conroy Huggins flagged declines in conch and lobster landings and announced a queen conch hatchery and reef restoration efforts. Tourism & Skills: Sandals St. Vincent launched a student hospitality etiquette and excellence programme, while Caribbean Week in New York gathered regional tourism leaders to boost connectivity and resilience. Diplomacy & Tech Cooperation: Kenton X. Chance presented credentials to Taiwan’s President Lai, with cooperation flagged for smart agriculture, medicine, infrastructure, and information and communications technology.

Digital Policing: The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force has started a one-week Digital Forensics Training Programme to strengthen how officers handle and examine digital evidence, with a focus on keeping exhibits properly managed from collection through investigation. Regional Tourism Tech & Strategy: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 is underway, bringing SVG and other Caribbean tourism leaders together to push connectivity, resilience, and a unified regional voice as global competition intensifies. Universal Connectivity: SVG’s DRIVE project contract (EC$1.632m) has been signed under the Universal Service Fund, with FLOW set to deliver services for five years to expand digital inclusion and access. Earthquake Update: A magnitude 6.0 quake shook parts of the eastern Caribbean, with tremors felt in Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Saint Lucia, and SVG; the UWI Seismic Research Centre is monitoring and collecting public reports. Health Tech Access: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS are convening a regional workshop in Saint Lucia to improve access to safe, effective medicines and health technologies across Eastern Caribbean states. Blue Economy & Fisheries Science: SVG’s fisheries leadership announced a queen conch recovery initiative, including a hatchery and nursery unit in Union Island, as conch and lobster landings continue to decline.

Digital Inclusion: SVG’s Universal Service Fund contract worth EC$1.632m has been signed for the DRIVE project, with FLOW set to deliver five years of improved ICT access and resilience. Agribusiness Skills: IICA ran a one-day agribusiness management workshop in Kingstown to help operators move toward export readiness, with gaps flagged in food safety, standards, marketing, and business management. Education & Tech Upskilling: UWI Global Campus in SVG recognized learners finishing short courses including digital marketing and business information technology, pushing lifelong learning. Regional Climate Tech: OECS leaders in Kingstown backed a push for digital transformation to strengthen climate resilience, including data-driven decision-making and early warning systems. Health Tech Access: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS are convening a workshop in Saint Lucia to improve access to safe medicines and health technologies, focusing on procurement, supply chains, forecasting, and pooled buying. Blue Economy & Marine Tech: SVG hosted a critical blue economy workshop, aiming to connect marine stakeholders with technology and funding for sustainable ocean-based ventures. Science in Action (Fisheries): The fisheries ministry announced a queen conch hatchery and nursery unit in Union Island as landings decline, alongside reef restoration efforts. Earthquake Watch: A magnitude 6.0 quake hit the Southern Caribbean, with tremors felt across islands including SVG; the UWI Seismic Research Centre is monitoring and collecting felt reports. Diplomacy & Smart Agriculture/ICT: Kenton X. Chance presented credentials in Taiwan, with cooperation flagged for smart agriculture, medicine, infrastructure, and information and communications technology.

Digital Inclusion: St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ NTRC has signed a EC$1.63M, five-year DRIVE Project contract with FLOW under the Universal Service Fund to expand universal access to ICT and build digital resilience. Regional Policing Tech & Ethics: A redesigned Junior Officers’ Course in Guyana is training officers across the region, including SVG, with a focus on leadership, ethics, critical thinking, information technology, and decision-making. Earthquake Monitoring: A strong magnitude 6.0 quake (53 km deep) rattled the eastern Caribbean, with tremors felt in Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, St. Lucia, and SVG; the UWI Seismic Research Centre is collecting felt reports. Climate Tech for Resilience: OECS leaders in Kingstown pushed digital transformation as a “tool for regional survival,” aiming for data-driven planning, smart destination management, early warning systems, and digital inclusion. Health Tech Access: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS are convening a workshop in St. Lucia to improve access to safe medicines and health technologies across the Eastern Caribbean. Blue Economy & Fisheries Science: SVG announced a conch hatchery and reef restoration push as conch and lobster landings decline, stressing science-based marine management. Diplomacy & ICT: Kenton X. Chance presented credentials to Taiwan’s President Lai, with cooperation flagged for smart agriculture, medicine, infrastructure, and information and communications technology. AI Skills Push: Caribbean business leaders are urging faster AI workforce training as DeVry expands its AI-focused Bridge to Brilliance initiative across the region.

Caribbean Week in New York: Tourism ministers and commissioners from across the region are set to gather in Manhattan today for Caribbean Week in New York 2026, pushing a shared agenda on resilience and market strategy under “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences.” Earthquake Watch: A magnitude 6.0 quake struck the eastern Caribbean on May 30, with tremors felt in Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Saint Lucia and St Vincent and the Grenadines; the UWI Seismic Research Centre is monitoring and asking residents to submit felt reports. Climate & Food Security: Caribbean climate extremes are intensifying in 2026, with drought and heat stressing water supplies and agriculture; locally, the Central Bank warns climate adaptation must better include community-level planning, especially for fisheries and farming livelihoods. OECS Tech for Resilience: OECS leaders in Kingstown backed digital transformation as a “tool for regional survival,” including data-driven decisions, smart destination management, early warning systems, and digital inclusion. Health Tech Access: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS will convene in Saint Lucia to improve access to safe medicines and health technologies, focusing on procurement, supply chains, forecasting, and pooled buying. Blue Economy & Fisheries: SVG is moving on blue economy work and announced a queen conch hatchery and reef restoration as conch and lobster landings decline. Diplomacy & ICT: Kenton X. Chance presented credentials as SVG’s ambassador to Taiwan, with cooperation flagged in smart agriculture, medicine, infrastructure, and information and communications technology. Skills & Training: UWI Global Campus celebrated students completing short courses, including digital marketing and business IT, while DeVry expands AI training across the Caribbean.

Earthquake Watch: A strong magnitude 6.0 quake struck the eastern Caribbean on Saturday at 5:27 pm (53 km deep), with tremors felt in Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Saint Lucia and St Vincent and the Grenadines; the UWI Seismic Research Centre is monitoring and asking residents to submit felt reports. Climate & Water Stress: With drought lingering and a “Super El Niño” pattern driving extreme heat and unpredictable rainfall, Caribbean islands are seeing pressure on aquifers and reservoirs, threatening agriculture and ecosystems. Digital Climate Resilience: OECS leaders in Kingstown say digital transformation is “tool for regional survival,” pushing data-driven planning, smart destination management, early warning systems and digital inclusion to cut climate risk. Blue Economy & Fisheries: SVG announced a queen conch recovery push, including a hatchery and nursery unit in Union Island, alongside ongoing reef restoration as conch and lobster landings decline. Health Tech Access: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS will convene in Saint Lucia to improve access to safe medicines and health technologies, including pooled procurement and stronger supply chains. Smart Agriculture (SVG-Taiwan): Taiwan’s ambassador tied a new young farmers training project to 45 years of ties, with US$2.5m for smart agriculture tech like vertical farming and IoT-based environment control. AI Skills for Jobs: DeVry’s “Bridge to Brilliance” is expanding across the Caribbean, and SVG business leaders are urging faster AI workforce training for tourism, agriculture and services.

Lifelong Learning: UWI Global Campus St. Vincent and the Grenadines held a recognition ceremony for adults finishing short courses in grant writing, occupational health and safety, digital marketing, and business information technology. Climate Tech for Resilience: OECS leaders in Kingstown backed digital transformation as a “tool for regional survival,” pushing data-driven decisions, smart destination management, early warning systems, and digital inclusion. Diplomacy + Tech Cooperation: Kenton X. Chance presented credentials to Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, with both sides flagging smart agriculture, medicine, infrastructure, and information and communications technology. Blue Economy + Marine Science: SVG hosted a critical blue economy workshop and, separately, Fisheries Minister Conroy Huggins announced a queen conch hatchery and reef restoration as conch and lobster catches keep falling. Health Tech Access: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS convene a regional workshop to improve access to safe medicines and health technologies, including pooled procurement and better supply chains. AI Skills for Jobs: St. Vincent’s chamber highlights AI opportunities as DeVry expands an AI-focused workforce training push across the Caribbean. Food Sovereignty: Agriculture Minister Israel Bruce urged farmers to build resilience by reducing dependence on imported staples, while a Taiwan-backed project trains young farmers in smart agriculture using vertical farming and IoT-based controls. Forensics Funding: The US pledged over $8M to upgrade Caribbean forensic labs for better synthetic drug detection and court-ready support. Governance Watch: PM Godwin Friday says any citizenship-by-investment programme will be structurally separated from politicians, with strong due diligence and parliamentary accountability.

Digital Skills & Lifelong Learning: UWI Global Campus St. Vincent and the Grenadines held a recognition ceremony for adult learners finishing short courses in grant writing, occupational health and safety, digital marketing, and business information technology. Climate Tech for Resilience: OECS leaders in Kingstown pushed digital transformation as a “tool for regional survival,” calling for data-driven planning, smart destination management, early warning systems, and wider digital inclusion. Health Tech & Medicines Access: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS are convening a regional workshop in Saint Lucia to strengthen access to safe medicines and health technologies, with work on procurement, supply chains, forecasting, and pooled purchasing. Blue Economy & Marine Science: SVG hosted a critical Blue Economy workshop, building on the Blue Economy Hub idea to connect marine businesses with technology experts and funding for sustainable ocean ventures. Fisheries Science: The fisheries minister announced a queen conch recovery push, including a hatchery and nursery unit in Union Island, alongside reef restoration as catches decline. AI Workforce Push: The chamber highlighted AI opportunities for the Caribbean workforce as DeVry expands an AI-focused Bridge to Brilliance programme across the region. Smart Agriculture (Tech + Youth): Taiwan-backed training at the Orange Hill Agricultural Biotechnology Centre will introduce smart agriculture tools like vertical farming and IoT-based environment control for young farmers. Regional Tech Security: The US pledged over $8M to boost Caribbean forensic labs, including synthetic drug detection equipment and training, to improve court-ready results. Diplomacy with a Tech Angle: Kenton X. Chance presented credentials as SVG’s ambassador to Taiwan, with both sides pointing to cooperation in smart agriculture, medicine, infrastructure, and ICT.

CBI Watch: PM Godwin Friday says any citizenship-by-investment plan will be structurally separated from the political directorate, with tight regulation, due diligence, and parliamentary accountability for inflows and spending. Diplomacy & Tech: iWitness News founder Kenton X. Chance presented credentials as SVG’s ambassador to Taiwan, with Taiwan’s President Lai pointing to cooperation in agriculture, ICT, infrastructure, and medicine. Food Security Tech: Agriculture Minister Israel Bruce warns SVG is “too dependent” on imported food and pushes “food sovereignty,” while a new Taiwan-backed young farmers project will train 75 farmers and introduce smart agriculture like vertical farming and IoT-controlled hydroponics. Blue Economy & Fisheries Science: Fisheries Minister Conroy Huggins announces a queen conch hatchery and nursery unit in Union Island as conch and lobster landings decline. Health Tech Access: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS will convene a regional workshop to improve access to safe, quality-assured medicines and health technologies across the Eastern Caribbean. AI & Skills: St. Vincent’s chamber highlights AI opportunities for the Caribbean workforce as DeVry expands an AI-focused education initiative. Regional Safety & Justice: The US pledges over $8M to strengthen Caribbean forensic labs, including support for SVG’s forensic services and training tied to fentanyl detection. Local Loss: Sweet-I Robertson, a former star athlete left paralysed by a 2010 gunshot injury, dies at 33 after a brief illness.