AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTourism: Saint Lucia joined a regional tourism ministers’ discussion calling for better air and maritime links to help destinations compete and share the benefits of tourism. Creative Industries: Jamaican thriller Stew Peas is set for release in Saint Lucia and six other Caribbean territories from October 29, in Caribbean Cinemas’ first regional distribution of a Jamaican film. Economic Outlook: The World Bank forecasts 1.1% growth for Saint Lucia in 2026, following a 0.6% contraction last year, as high energy and transport costs weigh on tourism-dependent economies. Energy Costs: Government subsidies are keeping fuel prices steady through October 25 despite rising import costs. Water Services: WASCO says the Patience water project is about 85% complete and could improve supply to 10 Micoud North communities by December; a separate EC$13.2 million upgrade to the Theobalds plant is targeted to start in November. Agriculture and Enterprise: Agriculture Minister Lisa Jawahir is pressing for faster progress on regional transport of goods, while eligible Saint Lucian fisheries, marine tourism and waste-management businesses can seek final-call blue-economy grant funding.
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