AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoU.S. Travel Advisory: The U.S. State Department has kept Saint Lucia at Level 2 (“Exercise Increased Caution”), citing petty crime in tourist areas and violent incidents including armed robbery, assault, burglary and rape. Carnival Security: Royal Saint Lucia Police report major-crime declines ahead of Carnival, with burglaries down 23%, robberies down 5%, drug offences down 21%, and more illegal guns seized as patrols and traffic controls ramp up. EU vs CBI: OECS leaders met in Dominica to respond to EU pressure to phase out Citizenship by Investment by 2028, saying they’ve already tightened due diligence and transparency while building a unified strategy. Visa-Free to Spain: Spain named nine CARICOM countries, including Saint Lucia, as visa-free for short stays up to 90 days in a 180-day period. Sargassum Push: OECS delegates are applying lessons from Martinique and Guadeloupe to improve sargassum collection and explore turning it into economic value. Cost of Living & Food: Government extends tax relief on essential food items, while regional leaders push affordability measures and a new EU-funded initiative targets food security, nutrition, education and climate resilience. GBV Protocols: New standardized gender-based violence survivor protocols aim to improve how cases are handled—while advocates warn victims can’t afford delays.
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