AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 minutes agoTourism Resilience: Saint Lucia’s tourism sector is absorbing the impact of a higher U.S. travel advisory with only limited cancellations so far, but officials say the island can’t rely too heavily on one source market. Energy Push: Government is urging a faster shift to solar and geothermal to cut fuel costs and ease electricity pressure. Airport Upgrade: Hewanorra International Airport redevelopment is at an “advanced” stage, with the air traffic control tower about 95% complete and expected to be fully functional in early 2027. Water Loss Reduction: WASCO, with Japan’s JICA, is targeting a 5% cut in non-revenue water through leak repairs, meter fixes and stopping unauthorised use. Skills for Jobs: Saint Lucia’s TVET centres are being highlighted across CARICOM as the region calls for stronger technical and vocational training. Food Security Watch: The Agriculture Ministry says an egg shortage is linked to farmers turning over flocks and stresses better coordination with registered producers. Local Business & Consumer Alerts: The Ministry debunks a viral “snake in toilet” claim as not recorded in Saint Lucia, urging residents to verify before sharing. Cruise Port Scholarships: Saint Lucia Cruise Port awarded two full undergraduate scholarships for 2026, supporting STEM and non-STEM study abroad. Infrastructure Planning: The North-South link road remains at concept stage, though it’s now a government priority.
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