AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCruise Port Politics: Ralph Gonsalves says the ULP government held detailed talks with Global Ports Holdings before losing office, while the NDP signed an MOU for a 30-year cruise terminal concession and EC$250m modernisation—sparking questions over what the deal really costs and how head-tax recoupment works. Legal Watch: Two election-related bills are set for Parliament, with petitioners arguing alleged constitutional and Representation of the People Act breaches—raising the “sub judice” question. High-Profile Crime Probe: Police are investigating the June 24 shooting of Scottish man Daniel Vettrino in Canouan, with “all lines of enquiry” and reports linking the case to a private plane that vanished near the island. Health & VincyMas: The Ministry of Health issues an urgent safe-sex warning as HIV cases rise, especially among women 25–29 and men 60+. Consumer Protection: ECCB launches an Office for Financial Conduct in September to strengthen banking complaints handling and financial consumer protection. Tourism & Ports: Tourism Minister Kishore Shallow says the GPH port agreement includes termination clauses if expectations aren’t met. Basketball Momentum: Bequia’s youth hoops camps continue with PM Dr. Godwin Friday visiting; SVG’s men’s senior team heads to Guyana for FIBA AmeriCup 2029 pre-qualifiers after training in Trinidad. Copyright in Politics: St. Kitts party SKNLP pays for unauthorised use of Vincentian song “Get Rid Ah Dem,” settling a copyright dispute.
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