AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSports Spotlight: Saint Lucia’s Olympic 100m champion Julien Alfred beat reigning 200m world champion Melissa Jefferson-Wooden in the women’s 200m at the Rome Diamond League, clocking 21.93 seconds. Tourism & Diplomacy: Saint Lucia is set to host CARICOM Heads of Government in Gros Islet from July 5–8, with the opening ceremony at Sandals St Lucia and live streaming on CARICOM’s platforms. Environment & Resilience: The island launched a Coral Reef Response System to boost reef resilience through trained brigades, rapid damage assessment, and faster post-storm recovery, linked to regional reef insurance and preparedness efforts. Public Safety: Joint police operations in Wilton’s Yard, Belair and Dierre Fort led to multiple arrests and the seizure of suspected cannabis and plants, with charges including cultivation and possession with intent to supply. Governance & Justice: The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court named Madam Margaret Price Findlay as its new Chief Justice, effective April 9, 2026. Politics & Economy: UWP Senator Dominic Fedee says tourism “booming” claims are premature, pointing to weaker 2025 arrival figures and urging caution. Youth & Climate Jobs: A UNICEF-commissioned study finds Eastern Caribbean youth want green jobs, but face barriers like limited information, training access and unequal opportunities.
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