AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRenewable Energy: LUCELEC has bought 70 acres in Micoud for a planned 10-megawatt solar farm with battery storage. Expected to open in 2028, it could displace about 1.2 million gallons of imported fuel a year. Airport Investment: NH International’s EC$666 million Hewanorra redevelopment contract could create opportunities for Saint Lucian workers, suppliers and service providers, with regional manufacturers also invited to compete for work. Climate Monitoring: Three new solar-powered ocean buoys will provide real-time data to support forecasting, marine research and climate planning. Agriculture: During talks in Taiwan, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre discussed deeper cooperation, including smart farming, as Saint Lucia seeks to modernise and diversify agriculture. CBI Outlook: Saint Lucia is among five Eastern Caribbean nations facing EU pressure to commit by November 12 to ending citizenship-by-investment programmes by June 2028, raising questions about future government revenue and investment. Regional Transport: FRS Express des Îles has added a temporary €5 one-way fuel surcharge on international ferry routes, including services to Saint Lucia.
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