AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTelecom Resilience: Saint Lucia and Dominica regulators say Flow’s outage (June 21–22) was linked to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, and they’re pressing Flow for a full report while urging customers to keep backup communication plans. Tourism & Sport Business: Tourism Minister Ernest Hilaire defends the Saint Lucia–Arsenal FC partnership but refuses to disclose the deal cost, saying commercial terms are confidential. Health Access: Government signed an MoU with US non-profit RestoringVision for a 12-month pilot to screen for presbyopia and distribute near-vision eyeglasses, targeting up to 50,000 people through primary care and community health workers. Environment in Schools: Carmen René Memorial Primary School won the inaugural Green Champions Challenge 2026 for collecting e-waste and aluminum for recycling, with other schools taking runner-up and project awards. Regional Integration: OECS marked 45 years of cooperation at its 78th Authority meeting, with new chairmanship moving to Antigua and Barbuda’s Gaston Browne. Utility Costs: NURC-approved water and sewerage rate changes are set to take effect in the June 2026 billing cycle. Safety & Community: A refurbished counselling and interview room at Vieux Fort Police Station was handed over to strengthen support for survivors of gender-based violence.
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