AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCrime: A 23-year-old man was shot dead during an alleged break-in at a commercial cannabis farm in Georgetown early Friday. Police say a second suspect fled and remains at large. Separately, two St. Lucian men were fined after police tracked a barrel containing cannabis and cannabis resin from Kingstown Port to Arnos Vale. CBI Plans: Prime Minister Godwin Friday says SVG aims to launch a revised citizenship-by-investment programme in the first quarter of 2027, with stronger due diligence and central oversight. Regional Ties: Deputy Prime Minister St. Clair Leacock represented SVG at the U.S.-Caribbean Dialogue in Washington, where officials discussed security, energy, trade, disaster response and health cooperation. The U.S. announced a $340.3 million regional investment package. Agriculture: Farmers, fishers and agro-processors showcased local produce at a World Food Day exhibition in Kingstown, with officials highlighting food security. Tourism: Visitor arrivals rose 13.2% in August year-on-year, to 11,862. Jobs: Agriculture Minister Israel Bruce is visiting Canadian farms to explore expanding seasonal work opportunities for Vincentians.
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