AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoVision Care Access: PM Philip J. Pierre signed an MoU with US non-profit RestoringVision for a 12-month presbyopia screening and near-vision eyeglass pilot, using primary health facilities and community health workers, with up to 50,000 donated glasses expected. Tourism & Utilities: SLHTA re-elected Erwin Louisy as president through 2028, with utilities like water security, energy resilience and telecoms flagged as key to keeping tourism growth on track. Carnival Travel Boost: JetBlue launched a limited “Knicks Flash Sale” for round trips from New York (JFK) to St. Lucia (UVF) for US$956.26 ahead of Carnival July 1–22, peaking with Castries parades July 20–21. Sports Spotlight: Kirani James is set to appear on the EC$5 banknote as part of an ECCB currency redesign rolling out in 2027. Community Safety: A refurbished, trauma-sensitive counselling and interview room was handed over at Vieux Fort Police Station for victims of gender-based violence, supported by the France-funded STOP project. Women’s Cricket Returns: The SLNCA announced a Women’s T20 tournament running June 20–August 1 across three venues, marking a competitive comeback since 2021.
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