AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCARICOM Summit in St. Lucia: Heads of Government opened the 51st CARICOM meeting in Gros Islet under the theme “From Resilience to Renewal,” with incoming chair Philip J. Pierre pushing leaders to move from “conference rooms to communities” and deliver on crime, climate, food security and cost of living. Barnett Calls for Faster Integration: CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett urged governments to close gaps in the CARICOM Single Market and Economy, accelerate CSME implementation, and broaden public and youth participation. Legal Storm Over Secretary-General: Trinidad and Tobago PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar says the reappointment of Dr. Carla Barnett was unlawful and wants the Caribbean Court of Justice to intervene. Regional Unity and New Associate Members: Leaders welcomed Martinique as an associate member and renewed calls for a united CARICOM voice. Aid to Earthquake-Hit Venezuela: A Guyana-led relief effort is sending 88 containers of supplies, machinery and water tanks, with contributions including St. Lucia. Sports Spotlight—CARICOM 10K: In Gros Islet, Jamaica’s Garfield Gordon and Barbados’ Carlie Robinson won elite titles, while Guyana’s Odida Parkinson and Attoya Harvey took runner-up spots. Local Culture: St. Lucia’s National Carnival Queen pageant ended in a historic dual crowning after a tie, sparking debate over rules and tie-breaks.
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