Minister of Finance, Hon. Camillo Gonsalves, on Monday, 5th February, announced plans to enhance existing roads and bridges, and seaports, to further improve the health sector, and to make green energy a reality in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
The Argyle International Airport (AIA), celebrates one year of operations on 14th February.
To mark this first anniversary, a small group of aviation enthusiasts, based in London and San Francisco, with family ties in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, has funded what appears to be one of the most spectacular LED chandeliers in the region. The chandelier serves as an anniversary gift to the AIA and is dubbed, ‘Vinci Love’.
The third session of the tenth Parliament of the House of Assembly convened on Monday 5th February, at the House of Assembly. The House heard the presentation of the budget address from Minister of Finance, Hon. Camillo Gonsalves.
International Financial Institutions such as the International Monetary Fund, (IMF), and the World Bank, have lauded the Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines' (SVG's), decision to establish and capitalise a contingency fund to respond to issues of climate change.
The following tax reduction and reform measures were announced by Minister of Finance Minister, Hon. Camillo Gonsalves, during the presentation of the 2018 Estimates of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines at the House of Assembly on Monday 5th February 2018.