AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoOECS & EU CBI Talks: OECS heads met in Dominica to review the EU’s push for Citizenship by Investment phase-outs, agreeing to engage Brussels and stress the economic role CBI plays for small islands. Cost-of-Living Response: CARICOM leaders and private sector groups in St. Lucia backed practical steps to make essentials cheaper, including cutting intra-regional cargo costs, easing fuel and freight pressures, boosting renewables, and accelerating a regional ferry plan. Labour Compliance Drive: Saint Lucia’s Department of Labour held a first engagement with private security firms to tackle recurring complaints on wages, payslips, overtime, and termination issues. Tourism Safety Update: The U.S. State Department raised Saint Lucia to “Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution,” citing an uptick in crime and resort-related violent incidents. Sports Spotlight: Saint Lucian sprinter Julien Alfred won the Monaco Diamond League 200m in 21.51; pickleball player Meggan William continues climbing toward the top 100. Football Change: Stern John confirmed his resignation as head coach of the Saint Lucia senior men’s national team. Regional Currency: ECCB unveiled redesigned EC banknotes featuring regional icons, with new notes expected to enter circulation in late 2027.
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