AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTourism Spotlight: Expedia’s 2026 “Island Hot List” puts St. Lucia at No. 1 for couples, citing a 125% jump in searches and highlighting the Pitons, Sulphur Springs and romance-ready resorts like Zoetry Marigot Bay. Travel Safety: The U.S. has raised its advisory for St. Lucia to Level 2, urging Americans to exercise increased caution due to violent crime, including armed robberies and sexual assaults. Regional Environment & Food Security: St. Lucia’s Environmental and Agricultural Foundation received an EC$13,500 GEF Small Grants Programme boost to design a national project on sustainable agriculture and coastal zone management, with a follow-on push for a larger implementation grant. Marine Tragedy: A collision near Anse Cochon left at least three dead, 14 injured and two missing, prompting an ongoing search and investigation by the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force. Climate Cooperation: Saint Lucia’s permanent secretary in Sustainable Development took part in a Taipei workshop on carbon credits, aimed at strengthening cooperation with Taiwan’s diplomatic allies. EU Travel Rules Watch: Spain’s visa-free list has sparked confusion, but St. Lucia remains on the visa-free entry list for short stays while other countries like Belize still require Schengen visas.
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