AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFuel Relief vs Rising Costs: Gasoline and diesel prices jump to $16.75 a gallon, with kerosene up too, as global oil pressures bite; the government says subsidies are cushioning the blow. Crime Debate: Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre rejects opposition claims linking his policies to violent crime, while the homicide count continues to worry residents after a Barre St. Joseph shooting left a 24-year-old dead. Tourism Boost: Saint Lucia posts its strongest April ever for stay-over arrivals, with growth across key markets including the US, Canada and the Caribbean. Local Infrastructure: Gros Islet road works are nearing completion, including the Norbert–Vieux Secrieux bypass and the Reduit–Mongiraud link. Education Under Strain: School principals report vandalism and parent harassment, calling for urgent action to restore respect in schools. Regional Justice & Energy: Her Ladyship Margaret Price Findlay is appointed Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, while STAR-Fish ramps up clean energy for Caribbean fisheries. Sports & Culture: Zenith men and CC10 women win SLA volleyball titles; Carellie Jazz returns after a decade; and Soca Monarch quarterfinals advance with 80 songs.
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