AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCPL Media Push: Republic Bank CPL confirmed broadcast partners for 2026, with Pan-Caribbean coverage via Rush Live & Louder and a wider digital push as the league expands to seven teams and a Barbados final. Matchday Tech: Drone shows are set for Arnos Vale before CPL fixtures on 7 and 9 August, with Sunday’s clash featuring Saint Lucia Kings. Energy Costs Kept Stable: Saint Lucia maintained retail fuel and LPG prices for Aug 3–23, keeping gasoline at $16.75/imp gal and the 20-lb LPG cylinder at $34.00, supported by subsidies. Food Safety Debate: A local bio-fertiliser producer urged caution in interpreting FAO pesticide intensity figures, saying high use doesn’t automatically mean unsafe food and calling for better farm-level data and extension support. Renewables Funding Call: IRENA opened a funding call for renewable energy projects across Central America and the Caribbean, including Saint Lucia, prioritizing proposals before Sept 1. Tourism Connectivity Watch: Delta’s planned end of Atlanta–St Vincent service on Sept 5 highlights how airlift changes can ripple through tourism planning across the region. Creative Industry Skills: Saint Lucia’s creative sector is weighing AI’s impact on jobs and design practice, with local practitioners calling for adaptation and training.
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