AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCARICOM Chair in St. Lucia: Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre officially assumed the CARICOM chairmanship on July 1, pledging a people-centred agenda and five priorities including climate justice, reparatory justice, and economic renewal, ahead of the 51st Heads of Government meeting in Gros Islet (July 5–8). Regional tourism push: OECS gathered in Saint Lucia for a Community-Based Tourism workshop (June 9–11), backed by the EU’s 11th EDF, to help communities become primary beneficiaries of tourism growth. Farming for a changing climate: FAO training with Saint Lucia’s agriculture ministry brought practical irrigation, fertigation, and nutrient management skills to farmers in Soufrière and Union. Banking milestone: Bank of Saint Lucia marked 25 years since its 2001 merger, highlighting customer trust and community-focused programmes. Education wins: Saint Lucia topped the Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment, with the Montessori Centre placing multiple students among the region’s best. Local agriculture and safety: Agriculture Minister Lisa Jawahir says zero-tolerance action on loose cattle is underway to tackle road safety hazards. Sports & culture: Bonne Terre Blazers won the KFC Basketball League title; Tamis Modeste was crowned Soufriere Carnival Queen 2026.
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