AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWater Infrastructure: WASCO says the US$2m Patience water upgrade in Mon Repos is nearing completion, with the intake finished, pumping works ~75% done, and the treatment plant due to arrive from Europe in mid-July for a September 2026 finish. Public Safety & Tourism: The US State Department has raised Saint Lucia’s travel advisory to Level 2, citing violent crime risks including armed robbery, assault, burglary and rape, plus slower police response times. Regional Air Connectivity: Antigua PM Gaston Browne renewed the push for an OECS airline, pointing to repeated flight delays and missed connections that disrupt travel across the OECS. Cost of Living & Trade: CARICOM leaders and private sector partners agreed on measures to cut household costs by lowering import and logistics expenses, easing intra-regional trade barriers, and accelerating a regional ferry plan. CARICOM Governance: CARICOM endorsed Guyana’s UN SG nominee Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, while a veteran journalist criticized the referral of CARICOM SG Carla Barnett’s reappointment to the CCJ. Industry & Compliance: Saint Lucia’s Department of Labour met private security providers to improve compliance with labour laws and reduce recurring wage and termination complaints. Culture & Entertainment: Courts Babonneau Steel Orchestra reclaimed the Republic Bank Panorama crown, and Kaiso Cop won the Inter-Commercial House Calypso Monarch title by one point.
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