AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoGovernance Watch: Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index puts Haiti at the bottom of the Caribbean table, while Barbados, The Bahamas and St. Vincent and the Grenadines rank among the region’s stronger performers. Tourism Politics: The UWP’s Dominic Fedee pushes back on claims that Saint Lucia’s tourism is “booming,” saying the minister’s arrival figures are premature and that 2025 declines and cruise drops still matter. Regional Diplomacy: CARICOM Heads of Government will meet in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia, from 5–8 July, with an opening ceremony at Sandals St Lucia and sessions on key regional priorities. Environment & Resilience: Saint Lucia launches a Coral Reef Response System with trained brigades and reef insurance-linked rapid response to protect reefs, coasts and livelihoods after storms. Public Safety: Joint police operations in Castries communities led to arrests and charges tied to cannabis cultivation and possession, including a case connected to an armed robbery. Sports Spotlight: Julien Alfred wins the Diamond League women’s 200m in Rome in 21.93, setting up a 100m showdown with Melissa Jefferson-Wooden.
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