AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRegional Investment: The United States says it will invest more than US$340 million across the Caribbean and Central America in digital connectivity, healthcare, security and economic growth. Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre urged Washington to turn the pledges into practical gains, including affordable energy, jobs and resilient infrastructure. Trade Leadership: Export Saint Lucia CEO Sunita Daniel has been elected chair of Caribbean Export, giving Saint Lucia a leading role in regional trade and investment work. Banking Innovation: Bank of Nevis executives discussed AI and digital transformation at an Eastern Caribbean Bankers Association meeting in Saint Lucia, with the bank eyeing faster, more responsive customer services. Food Costs: Saint Lucia spent an estimated $564 million on food imports in 2024, underscoring the scale of the opportunity to grow local production and reduce reliance on overseas suppliers. Consumer Alert: GraceKennedy’s voluntary recall of specified Tropical Rhythms Fruit Punch batches includes products distributed in Saint Lucia; the company says it is a quality issue, not a food-safety concern.
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