AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoVanilla Revival: São Tomé farmers are turning to high-value vanilla as cocoa prices fluctuate and plantations age. The labor-intensive crop could bring new income, with the island’s pods finding interest among European buyers. Election Watch: The opposition MLSTP/PSD narrowly won September’s election with 24 seats, ahead of ADI’s 23, amid record-low turnout of 41.3%. Leader Américo Barros says he will seek a minority government, while ruling out a coalition with smaller parties. Citizenship Investment: Toronto-based Apex Capital Partners says it has acquired a firm specializing in citizenship-by-investment services in São Tomé and Príncipe and Sierra Leone, and will now be licensed in both countries. Travel Costs: São Tomé and Príncipe is among 50 countries on an updated U.S. visa-bond list; required bonds can reach $20,000, though the report does not specify the amount for São Tomé applicants.
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