AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCPL buzz for SVG: The 2026 Caribbean Premier League is set to bring a major tourism and jobs boost, with three match nights (Aug 7–9) at Arnos Vale and halftime shows featuring local performers. Youth in farming: A new Young Farmers Training Programme, backed by the Government and Taiwan, aims to train 75 young farmers and modernize agriculture with advanced tech. Beach safety push: The Coast Guard is urging extra caution at beaches and coastal areas this summer, pointing to unsupervised children and risky alcohol-linked behaviour. VAT-Free Day details: Senator Lavern King says the next VAT-Free Day will be Aug 28 as “back-to-school” relief for low-income families, with timing tied to road-work pay cycles. Mental health update (Montserrat): A review shows depression and psychotic disorders remain top diagnoses among people using mental health services. Police update: The death of PC Kenrick Scott has been ruled a self-inflicted gunshot. Culture & community: J’Ouvert Fanatics marked decades of traditional mas with a rooftop reflection event, while Emancipation Day (Aug 1) kicks off Emancipation Month with exhibitions, a parade and community fair. Sports wins: Team SVG made history by winning the Junior CASA boys squash title, and SVGFF opened a new fitness centre and floodlights at Brighton Technical Centre. Tech note: Flow will retire the legacy Vincysurf email service, ending Sept 30, 2026.
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