AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy & Utilities Reform: Saint Lucia’s lower house passed a new electricity law that opens the grid to independent green energy suppliers, aiming to cut risky fossil-fuel dependence. Tourism Operations: Tourism Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire urged public sector departments to show up on tourism committee boards and stop delaying decisions, warning that “time is money” for businesses. Sea Moss Industry Upgrade: Stakeholders are moving to revive Savannes Bay’s sea moss sector with standards, mapping and zoning, plus marine debris removal and sustainable raft systems to protect farms and livelihoods. Water Security: PM Philip J. Pierre clarified that WASCO water-rate changes are set by the independent NURC, while St. Lucia continues to face intermittent supply pressures tied to climate swings. Agriculture Skills: Taiwan Technical Mission ran a guava grafting workshop at its Union demonstration farm, training farmers and students on faster, more resilient fruit production. Regional Connectivity: Telecom regulators in Dominica and Saint Lucia reviewed a Flow outage caused by a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, pushing for stronger network resilience and backup plans. STEM for Youth: ECCB announced a free 2026 STEM Camp starting July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU member states, including Saint Lucia.
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