AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFood Security & Agriculture: Saint Lucia’s egg shortage is being blamed on farmers turning over flocks, while Agriculture Minister Lisa Jawahir says the bigger fix is bringing unregistered farmers into the support system and improving coordination with producers to prevent repeat disruptions. Infrastructure Procurement: The Julien R. Hunte Highway rehabilitation is still stuck in procurement, but Infrastructure Minister Shawn Edward says pre-qualification is in place and a contract award is targeted for November. Consumer Protection: A viral expired-food label incident has sparked renewed calls for stronger food safety and consumer awareness measures, even as Massy says it was not recorded in Saint Lucia. Public Works & Rehabilitation: The government is pushing inmate rehabilitation at Bordelais Correctional Facility with new education technology, including laptop computers to expand learning and vocational pathways. Tourism Marketing & Sports Tourism: The SLTA’s Arsenal partnership continues to roll out, while Secrets St. Lucia is linking up with the Saint Lucia Kings to boost sports tourism during the cricket season. Regional Policy Watch: EU pressure on Caribbean citizenship-by-investment programmes is intensifying, with Saint Lucia among the countries facing a June 2028 deadline tied to Schengen visa-free access.
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