AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBlue Economy: OECS is opening a final matching-grant round for eligible Saint Lucia businesses in fisheries, marine tourism and waste management, with the call launching October 30. Tourism: Guyana’s tourism minister urged Caribbean governments to coordinate across sectors and improve connectivity so tourism brings wider benefits to communities. Water Infrastructure: WASCO is evaluating bids for a EC$13.2 million upgrade to Theobalds Water Treatment Plant, which supplies more than 40,000 customers and is operating at about 40% efficiency. Food Security: Saint Lucia is calling for more local production, climate-resilient farming, stronger markets and value-added products to help feed the country. Fuel and Energy: Government subsidies are keeping most fuel and cooking-gas prices steady through October 25, despite rising import costs; larger LPG cylinders have gone up. Geothermal exploration is also advancing in Saltibus, Fond St Jacques and Belle Plaine. Economic Outlook: The World Bank projects Saint Lucia’s economy will grow 1.1% in 2026, after an estimated contraction in 2025, and says practical AI tools could help raise productivity.
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