AGP Executive Report
Last update: 19 hours agoLivestock Enforcement: Saint Lucia’s Department of Agriculture is warning owners to secure and control cattle, horses, goats, donkeys and sheep, saying stray animals are linked to road accidents, crop and property damage, and risks to human life, with seizure, impoundment costs, fines and possible prosecution under the Animals Act. Climate Data for Agriculture: Taiwan’s Technical Mission and CCMRVH are supporting greenhouse gas inventory work, including a May 22 validation workshop at Volet Agricultural Station focused on crop-production emissions data. Blue Economy Grants: OECS has launched the second call for proposals under the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme (Window 2), backing value chain groups in fisheries, coastal tourism and waste management with USD $100,000–$150,000 grants. Trade & Market Readiness: Saint Lucia’s Commerce Department is advancing cooperation with Martinique through meetings on export collaboration, including product testing, packaging, transport, traceability, certification and compliance. Tourism Push, Safety Concern: April stayover arrivals hit a new high, but gun violence worries are prompting questions about visitor safety and the country’s image. Justice Reforms: Government continues Swift Justice Project and Criminal Backlog Reduction Court efforts, including virtual court operations and upgrades to court infrastructure. Utilities Costs: LUCELEC says rising electricity bills are tied to higher international oil prices and overseas instability; WASCO has signalled new water and sewerage rates coming in June. Health Access: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS are convening a workshop in Saint Lucia to improve access to safe, quality-assured medicines and health technologies across OECS. Business Leadership: Return on Investment Consulting and the Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture will host “Executive Circle St. Lucia” on June 18 on strategy-led performance and closing execution gaps.
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