AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAffordability Push: CARICOM and the OECS Business Council met in Saint Lucia to agree practical steps to ease the cost of living, including cutting barriers to intra-regional trade, lowering transport and logistics costs, and tackling the impact of the IMO net-zero rules on small island states. Regional Unity on CBI: Eastern Caribbean leaders met in Dominica to coordinate a response to EU concerns over Citizenship by Investment, stressing security and transparency reforms and planning a high-level mission to Brussels. CARICOM Cost-of-Living Measures: At the 51st CARICOM Heads meeting, leaders backed moves like tax cuts on fuel imports, freight adjustments, cheaper intra-island cargo, more renewable energy, and plans to fast-track a regional ferry service. Trade Relief by Sea: Trinidad and Tobago offered a temporary cargo vessel to reduce shipping costs between CARICOM members while a permanent regional ferry system is developed. Travel Advisory Watch: The U.S. State Department upgraded Saint Lucia to a Level 2 advisory over rising local crime, warning visitors to exercise increased caution. Tourism Spotlight: St. Vincent and the Grenadines continues a strong tourism run, while Dominica’s Secret Bay earned a spot among Travel + Leisure’s Caribbean top 10 resorts. Sports & Community: Basketball For the Future launched a summer clinic for youth, and St. Lucia’s Julien Alfred is set for the Monaco Diamond League 200m after a win over Olympic champion Gabby Thomas.
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