AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHealthcare & Community: Bank of Saint Lucia has unveiled a refurbished, child-friendly Paediatrics Ward at Millennium Heights Medical Centre, complete with a new mural by young Lucian artist Arthur Williams, after an EC$75,000 rehabilitation project. Local Environment: A consultant defending Roseau sand harvesting says the biggest risk is damage to fisheries, while admitting gaps in biodiversity baseline work and calling for a structured partnership with fishers. Sports Spotlight: Saint Lucia’s Julien Alfred powered to 100m Diamond League gold in Oslo on her 25th birthday, clocking 10.76, while Jordan Scott won the men’s triple jump at Bislett Games. Public Finance: Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre extended Saint Lucia’s tax amnesty to end-2027, waiving interest and penalties on eligible taxes up to Dec 2025. Disaster Readiness: Health officials say don’t get complacent as Saint Lucia strengthens 2026 hurricane preparedness, with drills, updated plans and PAHO support. Culture & Youth: Youth Summer Arts Platform returns July 23–Aug 21, and secondary schools Fire Kay and Zizi took top calypso and soca honours. Safety & Crime: Men of Faith Ministries urges parents and mentors to step up as gun violence concerns grow. National Mourning: Flags will fly at half-mast ahead of state funeral arrangements for former Governor General Sir Emmanuel Neville Cenac.
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