AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTourism and Investment: Allen Chastanet argues Saint Lucia should turn international partnerships into more tourism investment, jobs and local business opportunities. Agriculture and Taiwan: Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre is seeking deeper cooperation, including access to Taiwan’s smart agriculture expertise and expanded scholarships. Renewable Energy: LUCELEC has bought 70 acres in Micoud for a planned 10 MW solar farm with battery storage, expected to offset about 1.2 million gallons of imported fuel annually when commissioned in 2028. Climate Resilience: Three new ocean-monitoring buoys will provide real-time data for forecasting, marine research and climate planning. Saint Lucia will also benefit from a US$44 million regional resilience project supporting areas such as climate-smart farming and fisheries. Transport and Construction: A temporary €5 one-way ferry fuel surcharge takes effect November 1. Separately, the US$243 million Hewanorra airport redevelopment could create supply and subcontracting opportunities for Saint Lucian firms. Energy Costs: Government fuel prices remain unchanged through November 15, with subsidies helping cushion households and businesses.
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