AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTourism Investment: Saint Lucia’s “Below Saint Lucia” underwater sculpture park is set to open in November at Anse La Verdure, adding 31 heritage-inspired sculptures and a new dive attraction to the island’s tourism offer. Viceroy is also spotlighting local makers, including Saint Lucian talent, through a campaign built around place-based visitor experiences. Tourism Outlook: Caribbean stayover arrivals rose just 1.9% in the first half of 2026, while cruise visits climbed 11% to a record 21.7 million. Regional tourism leaders say better air and sea links are key to growth. Water Services: WASCO says the Patience Water Supply Redevelopment Project is about 85% complete and on track for December, with upgrades expected to improve service in 10 Micoud North communities. Skills and Innovation: Saint Lucian students represented the country at the FIRST Global robotics challenge in South Korea, with Orbtronics supporting their team. Meanwhile, 12 Saint Lucians graduated from Guyana’s School of Agriculture as the institution expands training for the region’s farm sector. Productive Investment: A regional economic commentary argues foreign exchange should be treated as working capital to build production, jobs and skills—not simply as a means to import more.
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