AGP Executive Report
Last update: 40 minutes agoTax Relief Update: Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre says Saint Lucia’s tax amnesty will stay open until December 2027, letting taxpayers settle outstanding liabilities with interest and penalties waived for taxes up to December 2025. Hurricane Readiness: Health officials are urging residents not to get complacent as the 2026 hurricane season approaches, pointing to strengthened emergency response, public education, and updated disaster plans. Public Safety: With murders reported at 36 and gun violence still rising, the government says tougher measures are coming, including proposed new legislation. Border Health: Saint Lucia is updating Ebola preparedness, including reactivating enhanced travel screening at points of entry using APIS. Workers’ Rights: SLTA and the NWU are negotiating improved working conditions after the NWU received a recognition certificate to represent SLTA employees. Culture & Youth: The Cultural Development Foundation launches its Youth Summer Arts Platform for ages 7–17, while Listwa Kannaval returns to spark discussion on music, language, and identity. Community Support: Bank of Saint Lucia helps transform the Millennium Heights paediatric ward into a more child-friendly healing space.
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