AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTravel Advisory Update: The U.S. State Department has raised Saint Lucia to Level 2 “exercise increased caution,” citing both petty crime (pickpocketing, purse snatching, scams) and violent crime, including armed robbery, assault, burglary and rape. Public Safety Ahead of Carnival: Royal Saint Lucia Police report a double-digit drop in major crimes ahead of Carnival 2026, including burglaries down 23%, sexual crimes down 19%, and drug offences down over a fifth, alongside 39 illegal firearms seized since January and a major island-wide security sweep. Power Reliability: LUCELEC launched a post-incident review after a third islandwide outage this year, restoring power after an unexpected system shutdown on Thursday morning. Carnival Culture: Culture Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire is urging a shift in how festivals are administered as Carnival and other events grow in stature. Tourism & Business: StolenTime by Rendezvous marked 60 years of welcoming guests, tracing its roots from Malabar Beach Hotel in 1966 to today’s wellness-focused resort. Regional Funding: The OECS Commission extended the deadline for MSME matching grants (Window 2) to Friday, July 24, for Blue Economy value chain groups, including women-led enterprises. Youth & Skills: Saint Lucia is preparing for World Youth Skills Day with a push to train young people for the future of work.
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