AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTrade and Enterprise: Saint Lucia’s Taiwan Partnership Trade Show ran November 6–8 in Rodney Bay, bringing together 65 local businesses and Taiwanese firms to showcase products, technology and innovation. Financial Access: Banking Act amendments introduce a free basic account for eligible low-income and vulnerable customers, with no minimum balance or charges for deposits and withdrawals. Tourism: Hospitality businesses could attract more travellers by improving accessibility, often without major renovations, says an inclusive-travel advocate. Regional Manufacturing: Trinidad-based Fresh Start Juices plans to enter Saint Lucia through distributors as it expands exports and competes with imported beverages. Construction: St Lucia-based cement importer Rock Hard lost its appeal over Trinidad and Tobago’s now-suspended cement quota system. Tourism Promotion: Chicago, Emeli Sandé and Saint Lucian singer Michael Robinson are among the first acts announced for the 2027 Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival.
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