AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRegional Shipping: CARICOM’s private sector is seeking permanent exemptions from U.S. maritime fees, warning that higher costs could hit businesses, consumers and supplies of food, fuel and construction materials. More than 90% of the region’s goods trade moves by sea. Investment: A Commonwealth summit in Antigua brought leaders and business executives together to explore sustainable investment, but organisers say just 3% of US$5.14 trillion in transition commitments from participating companies currently flows to Commonwealth countries. Energy: LUCELEC has bought 70 acres in Micoud for a planned 10 MW solar farm with battery storage, expected to cut imported fuel use by about 1.2 million gallons a year when operational in 2028. Agriculture: Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre discussed smart agricultural technology and food security during talks with Taiwan, which also supports scholarships and training. Climate Resilience: Saint Lucia is among five countries set to benefit from a US$44 million regional climate fund project to strengthen coastal resilience.
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