{"id":46198,"date":"2026-06-16T10:55:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T14:55:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/annsvg.com\/?p=46198"},"modified":"2026-06-16T10:55:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T14:55:14","slug":"dr-shallow-rejects-suggested-political-payback","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/annsvg.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/16\/dr-shallow-rejects-suggested-political-payback\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Shallow rejects suggested political payback"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Kingstown St. Vincent June 16, 2026<\/strong>-Tourism Minister Dr Kishore Shallow has rejected suggestions that the government\u2019s proposed arrangement with Global Ports Holding over the Kingstown cruise ship terminal is linked to political support during the election campaign.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speaking on Hot 97\u2019s morning programme on 16 June, Dr Shallow responded to a question raised by the host referencing public claims that discussions surrounding the agreement may have predated the current administration and that the deal could amount to political payback.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The government recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Global Ports Holding aimed at supporting development in the local cruise tourism sector and creating opportunities for local businesses.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Addressing the allegation directly, Dr Shallow said discussions involving the company had begun under the previous administration but did not result in an agreement.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThere was a previous discussion with the then dispensation, the former government. And for whatever reason, they weren\u2019t able to come to an agreement,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the minister, Global Ports Holding deliberately paused engagement during the election period.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI think what the owner clearly said to us is that they realised that there was an election and they don\u2019t get involved in politics,\u201d Dr Shallow said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He added that the company resumed contact only after the election had concluded.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThey waited until after the election\u2026 then immediately after the election they reached out to me.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr Shallow said the government then entered negotiations and undertook what he described as extensive due diligence before advancing discussions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He said officials conducted background checks and sought greater understanding of the global cruise sector before moving forward.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As part of that process, Dr Shallow said he attended seminars in Florida and examined Global Ports Holding\u2019s operations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He added that Prime Minister Dr Friday also visited the Bahamas to observe the company\u2019s operations there and gain insight into its approach.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the minister, those combined assessments informed the government\u2019s position.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cBased on all those things come together, we were able to\u2026 believe, get the best agreement for St. Vincent and the Grenadines,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr Shallow maintained that the process was based on evaluation and negotiations rather than political considerations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kingstown St. Vincent June 16, 2026-Tourism Minister Dr Kishore Shallow has rejected suggestions that the government\u2019s proposed arrangement with Global Ports Holding over the Kingstown cruise ship terminal is linked to political support during the election campaign. 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