AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWater Security Upgrade: Saint Lucia’s Northern Water Project is moving ahead with a $22m-plus investment, including replacement of at least 5km of the John Compton Dam raw water pipeline to cut leaks and reduce service interruptions for northern communities. Creative Economy Funding: After a year-long wait, the Creative Economy Grant Fund has started paying 350 approved recipients, with cheques rolling out after processing of 1,000+ submissions. Border and Trade Facilitation: OECS regulators and port agencies completed EU-funded training to strengthen coordinated, intelligence-led border controls and risk management across member states. UNESCO Biosphere Bid: Babonneau, Mabouya Valley and Monchy are in public consultations for possible UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Reserve status, aiming to link biodiversity protection with sustainable local livelihoods. Climate and Children Focus: UNICEF-backed research warns there may be “no safe zone” for Eastern Caribbean children, with many already exposed to multiple climate hazards and drought and heat risks rising. Energy Costs at the Pump: Petroleum prices were adjusted, lifting gasoline and diesel to EC$17.25 per imperial gallon and raising LPG cylinder prices, including a 100-lb jump to EC$314.88.
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