AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTrade and Exports: Export Saint Lucia CEO Sunita Daniel has been elected chair of Caribbean Export, giving Saint Lucia a leading role in the agency’s work to grow regional trade and business. Regional Investment: At the US–Caribbean Dialogue, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre called for cooperation that delivers affordable energy, jobs and investment. Washington announced more than US$340 million in regional funding, including support for digital links, health and security. Food Security: Saint Lucia spent an estimated $564 million on food imports in 2024. A new call to strengthen local food production highlights the opportunity to connect farms and communities with the market. Consumer Alert: GraceKennedy expanded its voluntary recall of specific Tropical Rhythms Fruit Punch batches distributed in Saint Lucia and other markets; the company says it is a quality issue, not a food safety concern. Tourism Supply Chain: OECS Director General Didacus Jules urged the region to keep more visitor spending at home by bringing farmers, fishers and small businesses into tourism’s value chain.
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