AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCitizenship by Investment showdown: Eastern Caribbean leaders met in Dominica to respond to the EU’s revised visa suspension mechanism and reiterated that CBI reforms and oversight are meant to protect development gains, with plans for high-level talks in Brussels. Cost-of-living push: CARICOM heads and the private sector agreed on practical steps to make essentials cheaper, including cutting import and transport costs, removing trade barriers, and advancing a regional ferry framework. Safety alert for visitors: The U.S. State Department raised Saint Lucia to Level 2 “exercise increased caution” over violent crime risks, urging tourists to avoid flashy displays, stay alert around ATMs, and be careful with drinks in public. Regional finance leadership: ECCB Monetary Council chairmanship passed to Dominica’s Dr. Irving McIntyre, as leaders stress stability across the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union. Local enforcement: Saint Lucia police and customs seized suspected cannabis in a Vieux Fort Port operation, arresting two people and charging them with drug offences. Education for climate resilience: Saint Lucian educators completed eco-curriculum training to help students tackle local climate and waste challenges. Sports spotlight: Julien Alfred won the women’s 200m in Monaco with 21.51 seconds, while Stern John stepped down as Saint Lucia men’s national team head coach.
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