AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoDomestic Safety Response: Saint Lucia’s Equity and Social Justice Minister Emma Hippolyte says support services have been activated for the family of Joy St Omer, killed in Marigot two days earlier, as police report the estranged husband turned himself in and remains in custody despite a protection order. Hippolyte urged the public to cooperate with authorities, including using 999 or the anonymous 555 line, and pointed victims of intimate partner violence to the 202 support line. Regional Social Policy: The PAP payment pause in St. Kitts-Nevis is back in the spotlight as Saint Lucia resumes PAP disbursements for April 2026, reigniting debate over how governments handle vulnerable citizens. Digital & Trade Momentum: The Caribbean’s push for digital transformation continues after the Amplify Summit, while St. Lucia’s neighbours also move on practical reforms—ports and customs cooperation, plus regional business expansion like SOS boosting container shipments across islands.
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