AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFuel Prices Up in St. Lucia: The government says gasoline rises from EC$16.00 to EC$16.75 per imperial gallon, with diesel also up to EC$16.75 and kerosene to EC$10.41, effective June 1, citing a 5.5% jump in global crude prices to above US$100 a barrel amid Iran–US tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruption. Energy Cost Relief via Subsidies: Officials say LPG retail prices stay unchanged (20-lb at EC$34.00 and 22-lb at EC$38.00), with subsidies absorbing much of the pressure—while gasoline and diesel subsidies are listed per gallon to soften the impact. Regional Justice Training for Businesses: OECS and the OHADAC–CARO Centre will launch June 10 in the Eastern Caribbean a training programme on arbitration and ADR, aiming to make commercial dispute resolution more predictable and accessible for investors and firms, including Saint Lucia. Tobacco Control Push for Youth: Saint Lucia is stepping up education around World No Tobacco Day, pointing to rising vape and nicotine use among students even as cigarette smoking declines, and warning about flavours and marketing aimed at young people. OECS Blue Economy Grants: The OECS Commission opens a second call for Window 2 of the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme, backing value chain groups in fisheries, coastal tourism and waste management with US$100,000–US$150,000.
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