AGP Executive Report

Robotics: Team SVG finished 13th globally at the 2026 FIRST Global Challenge, making it the top-performing Caribbean team and earning a place in the playoffs. Emergency Readiness: NEMO and humanitarian group GSD are seeking contractors to upgrade warehouses in Barrouallie and Georgetown as emergency hubs, with resilient buildings, backup telecommunications and water systems. Education Research: SVG Community College’s first education conference will feature classroom research, including practical approaches to mathematics, science and technology; abstracts are due October 31. Regional Research: Vincentian economist Dalano DaSouza and co-author Dennis Mc Call Jr. won the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s inaugural intelligence award for research on why residents travel outside the region. Digital Business: A Caribbean Development Bank-backed project will help SVG small businesses adopt digital tools to improve efficiency and reach regional and international markets.

Emergency Resilience: NEMO and Global Support and Development are seeking contractors to turn warehouses in Barrouallie and Georgetown into emergency operations centres, with upgraded structures, backup telecommunications and reliable water supplies. Science Education: SVG Community College will host its first Education Conference on November 20, including a Mathematics, Science and Technology theme; abstracts are due October 31. Regional Research: Vincentian researcher Dalano DaSouza won the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s inaugural Tourism Intelligence Award for a study of why Caribbean residents travel outside the region. Digital Growth: A Caribbean Development Bank-backed project will help small businesses in SVG and four other countries adopt digital tools. Connectivity: A U.S. funding package includes $175.8 million for submarine cables to improve high-speed internet and network resilience across the Caribbean and Central America. Police Technology: SVG police and Taiwan are exploring cooperation in forensic science, investigations, canine training and drone technology; Taiwan also donated more than 300 rapid drug-testing kits.

Regional Research: Vincentian economist Dr. Dalano DaSouza shared the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s first Tourism Intelligence Award for research on why Caribbean residents travel overseas, examining costs, flight links, visas and diaspora ties. Digital Connectivity: The U.S. announced $340.3 million for Caribbean and Central American programmes, including $175.8 million to expand and strengthen submarine-cable networks. Business Technology: A Caribbean Development Bank-backed initiative will help small businesses in St. Vincent and four other countries adopt digital tools and build resilience. Police Technology: Taiwan is exploring cooperation with SVG in forensic science, investigations, canine training and drone technology, and donated more than 300 rapid drug-test kits to the police.

Connectivity: A U.S. regional investment package includes $175.8 million for Caribbean and Central American submarine cables, aiming to expand high-speed internet and strengthen network resilience; St. Vincent and the Grenadines was among the countries at the U.S.-Caribbean Dialogue. Research: Vincentian economist Dr. Dalano DaSouza shared the Caribbean Tourism Intelligence Award for a study on why residents choose overseas trips over regional travel, using survey data from 1,103 people across 23 jurisdictions. Digital Business: A Caribbean Development Bank-backed project will help Vincentian small businesses and firms in four other countries adopt digital tools to improve efficiency and competitiveness. Public Safety Technology: Taiwan and the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force discussed possible cooperation in forensic science, investigations, canine training and drone technology; Taiwan also donated more than 300 rapid drug-testing kits.

Research: Vincentian economist Dr. Dalano DaSouza shared the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s first Tourism Intelligence Award for research on why residents travel outside the region. The study surveyed 1,103 people across 23 jurisdictions, examining how cost, flight links and visa access shape choices. Digital Connectivity: A U.S. regional funding package includes $175.8 million for submarine cables to expand high-speed internet and strengthen network resilience across the Caribbean and Central America. Police Technology: Taiwan and SVG are discussing cooperation in forensic science, criminal investigations, police canine training and drone technology; Taiwan also donated more than 300 rapid drug-testing kits. Business Digitisation: A Caribbean Development Bank-backed project will help SVG businesses and firms in four other countries adopt digital tools to improve efficiency and reach new markets.

Tourism Research: Vincentian economist Dr. Dalano DaSouza won the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s inaugural intelligence award for research into why residents travel outside the region, examining costs, flight links, visa access and diaspora ties. Regional Connectivity: The U.S. announced $340.3 million for Caribbean and Central American initiatives, including $175.8 million to expand and strengthen regional submarine-cable networks; SVG took part in the talks. Police Technology: Taiwan and SVG discussed cooperation in forensic science, investigations, canine training and drone technology. Taiwan also supplied police with more than 300 rapid drug-test kits. Digital Business: A Caribbean Development Bank-backed project will help businesses in SVG and four other countries adopt digital tools to improve resilience and reach new markets.

Global Showcase: St. Vincent and the Grenadines is at the World Island Exhibition in South Korea, promoting local products, tourism and investment. Regional Connectivity: A new U.S. package includes $175.8 million for submarine cables to improve high-speed internet and network resilience across the Caribbean and Central America, including SVG. Public Safety Technology: Taiwan has donated more than 300 rapid drug-test kits to SVG police, with talks also covering forensic science, investigations, canine training and drone technology. Digital Business: A Caribbean Development Bank-backed project will help Vincentian small businesses adopt digital tools and strengthen their competitiveness. Tourism Research: Vincentian researcher Dalano DaSouza shared the inaugural Caribbean Tourism Intelligence Award for a study of why regional travellers choose international destinations over Caribbean trips.

Regional Connectivity: The U.S. has announced a $340.3 million package for the Caribbean and Central America, including $175.8 million for submarine cables to expand high-speed internet and strengthen network resilience. Cybersecurity: Kingstown-based crypto platform ChangeNOW says it fixed a vulnerability in a website integration; it found no sign of exploitation, but says email addresses and transaction details may have been exposed. Tourism Research: Vincentian researcher Dr. Dalano DaSouza and colleague Dr. Dennis Mc Call Jr. won the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s inaugural intelligence award for research into why residents choose international trips over intra-Caribbean travel. Police Technology: Taiwan donated more than 300 rapid drug-test kits to SVG police, while discussions explored cooperation in forensic science, investigations, canine training and drone technology. Business Digitization: SVG is among five countries in a Caribbean Development Bank-funded initiative to help small businesses adopt digital tools and improve their competitiveness.

Tourism Research: Vincentian researcher Dr. Dalano DaSouza and co-author Dr. Dennis Mc Call Jr. won the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s first Tourism Intelligence Award. Their study examines why Caribbean residents choose overseas trips over regional travel, highlighting the roles of cost, flight links and visa access. Police Technology: Taiwan has provided SVG police with more than 300 rapid drug-testing kits and discussed potential support for forensic science, criminal investigations and drone technology. Digital Business: A Caribbean Development Bank-funded project will help small businesses in SVG and four other countries adopt digital tools to improve efficiency and reach new markets. Medical Education: Saint James School of Medicine has redesigned its scholarship pathway so Vincentian students can move from secondary school into medical studies without leaving the country. E-commerce: SVG’s Postal Corporation representatives are attending an international workshop focused on cross-border e-commerce and growing parcel delivery volumes.

Digital Business: A Caribbean Development Bank-funded programme will help businesses in St. Vincent and four other countries adopt digital tools, improve efficiency and compete in wider markets. Public Safety Technology: Taiwan has donated more than 300 rapid drug test kits to the police, while discussions explored cooperation in forensic science, investigations, canine training and drone technology. E-commerce: The SVG Postal Corporation is attending an international workshop in Switzerland focused on cross-border online shopping and growing parcel volumes to support local businesses. Medical Education: Saint James School of Medicine has redesigned its scholarship pathway so Vincentian students can move from secondary school into medical training without leaving the country.

Digital Business: St. Vincent and the Grenadines is among five countries in a CDB-funded initiative helping small businesses adopt digital tools, improve resilience and reach regional and international markets. E-commerce: The SVG Postal Corporation is attending a global workshop in Switzerland to explore cross-border e-commerce and ways to grow delivery services for local businesses. Youth Robotics: St. Vincent and the Grenadines placed among the top 25 teams at the FIRST Global Challenge, where students from more than 190 countries built and operated robots focused on wildfire prevention and recovery.

Digital Business: A Caribbean Development Bank-backed initiative will help small firms in St. Vincent and four other countries adopt digital tools, improve efficiency and reach new markets. E-commerce: SVG Postal Corporation leaders are attending an international workshop in Switzerland to explore cross-border e-commerce and ways to grow shipping services for Vincentian businesses. Robotics: St. Vincent and the Grenadines placed among the top 25 teams at the 2026 FIRST Global Challenge, where students competed in robotics focused on wildfire response. Medical Education: Saint James School of Medicine has redesigned its scholarship pathway so Vincentian students can move from secondary school into an integrated pre-med and medical degree programme without leaving the country. Regional Digital Agenda: Caribbean leaders met in French Guiana to advance cooperation on AI, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure and telecommunications resilience.

Caribbean Digital Agenda: CTU ICT Week in French Guiana put AI, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity and telecom resilience at the centre of regional cooperation. Youth Robotics: St. Vincent and the Grenadines placed among the top 25 countries at the FIRST Global Challenge, where student teams built and operated robots for a wildfire-response challenge. Medical Education: Saint James School of Medicine has redesigned its scholarship pathway so Vincentian students can progress from secondary school into medical training without leaving the country. Applied Training: Vincentian millers joined regional peers for hands-on instruction in wheat processing, equipment settings and flour quality at Kansas State University.

Robotics: St. Vincent and the Grenadines joined Guyana among the Caribbean teams ranked in the top 25 at the FIRST Global Challenge, where students competed with robots focused on wildfire response. Digital Development: Caribbean leaders at CTU ICT Week advanced regional cooperation on AI, cybersecurity and resilient digital infrastructure. Medical Education: Saint James School of Medicine redesigned its scholarship pathway so Vincentian students can progress from secondary school into medical studies without leaving the country. Industry Training: A Vincentian miller joined regional peers for hands-on training in wheat processing and milling efficiency at Kansas State University.

Digital Transport: VincyCar has launched an app for rides and delivery in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, connecting users with local drivers and businesses. Cybersecurity: Vincentian officials joined a regional workshop where agencies shared ways to investigate cybercrime, including ransomware, cryptocurrency-related offences and AI-enabled threats. Digital Development: Caribbean leaders at CTU ICT Week discussed cooperation on AI, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity and resilient telecommunications. Youth Robotics: St. Vincent and the Grenadines placed among the top 25 teams at the FIRST Global robotics competition, one of only two CARICOM countries to do so. Medical Education: Saint James School of Medicine has redesigned its scholarship route so Vincentian secondary-school graduates can begin an integrated pre-med-to-MD programme without leaving the country. Industry Skills: Six millers from St. Vincent and other Caribbean countries received hands-on training in wheat processing and milling efficiency at Kansas State University.

Digital Mobility: VincyCar has launched an app connecting Vincentians with local drivers and delivery services, while also linking users to businesses and tourism providers. Cybersecurity: SVG joined a regional workshop where officials shared ways to investigate and respond to cybercrime, including threats involving cryptocurrency, AI and ransomware. Medical Education: Saint James School of Medicine has redesigned its scholarship pathway so Vincentian secondary-school graduates can begin an integrated pre-med and medical degree programme locally. Agricultural Technology: Millers from SVG took part in hands-on training at Kansas State University on wheat processing, flour quality and improving mill performance. Youth Robotics: St. Vincent and the Grenadines was among just two CARICOM countries represented in the FIRST Global Challenge’s top 25, as students competed in a robotics contest focused on wildfire prevention and recovery.