AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRegional Finance: UTC says its “regional presence” is now live, shifting from entry to integration across Jamaica and the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union—expanding distribution and investor ties, with UTC Global Balanced Fund operating across six ECCU states including Saint Lucia. Social Assistance Shockwave: Saint Lucia has resumed PAP payments for April 2026 (from May 20), reigniting debate after St. Kitts-Nevis discontinued the programme in 2023. Tourism & Connectivity: Jamaica will host the CTO Air Connectivity Summit in Kingston on Feb. 23, 2027, aiming to tackle capacity gaps, high taxes and weak intra-regional airlift. Industry Regulation Watch: Saint Lucia’s NTRC is running a telecoms fair focused on safety, access and consumer protection ahead of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day. Climate Pressure: A new WMO report warns the Caribbean is facing faster sea-level rise, harsher hurricanes, and worsening drought-flood swings that strain food, water and health systems. Local Business: Realtors Association of Saint Lucia reactivated after years, positioning itself for the island’s first real estate licensing push.
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