AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCreative Industries: Saint Lucia’s Carnival is being promoted to Miami audiences through an October 6–13 showcase, extending the reach of local performers and music. Water Infrastructure: WASCO says the Patience project is about 85% complete and could improve supply to 10 Micoud North communities by December. A separate EC$13.2 million upgrade to the Theobalds plant is expected to start in November and finish in 2027. Economic Outlook: The World Bank forecasts 1.1% growth for Saint Lucia in 2026, after a 0.6% contraction last year, as tourism-dependent economies face high energy and transport costs. Blue Economy: A final round of OECS matching grants is opening for eligible Saint Lucian businesses in fisheries, marine tourism and waste management, with a launch webinar set for October 30. Fuel Costs: Government subsidies are keeping gasoline, diesel and some cooking-gas prices unchanged through October 25 despite higher import costs; larger gas cylinders have risen in price. Agriculture: The government is urging more local production, climate-resilient farming and stronger markets as it renews its call to “grow what we eat and eat what we grow.”
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