AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoVisa Relief for St. Lucia: Spain has added nine CARICOM countries to its visa-free list, including St. Lucia, allowing ordinary passport holders short stays for tourism or business (up to 90 days in any 180-day period). Carnival Safety Push: The Saint Lucia Fire Service is ramping up island-wide fire safety checks for industrial and commercial buildings as Carnival activity increases. Money Smarts for All Ages: Bank of Saint Lucia launched a new financial literacy initiative using “Mr. Banks” to help children and adults build better money habits. GBV Support Upgrade: Government unveiled new gender-based violence survivor protocols, aiming to standardize care and reduce delays—while advocates stress victims must still get help fast. Cost of Living Pressure: Tax relief on selected essential food items is being extended, but shoppers say prices remain high as monitoring is stepped up. Youth Skills Focus: With MICS 7 entering final validation, officials say new social data will guide better-targeted policies, while youth skills training is highlighted ahead of World Youth Skills Day. Travel Warning: The U.S. keeps St. Lucia at Level 2 “exercise increased caution,” citing violent crime risks and scams in tourist areas. Regional Climate Drive: CARICOM leaders are pushing an 18-month push to turn climate action pledges into investable projects across the region.
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