AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTourism Connectivity: At SOTIC 2026, regional leaders—including Saint Lucia—discussed how to make Caribbean tourism more competitive. Guyana’s tourism minister called reliable air and sea links essential to growth and wider community benefits. Creative Industries: Jamaican thriller Stew Peas will reach Saint Lucia and six other Caribbean territories from October 29, in Caribbean Cinemas’ first regional distribution of a Jamaican film. Water Infrastructure: WASCO says the Patience project, expected to improve supply in 10 Micoud North communities, is about 85% complete and due to finish by December. Economic Outlook: The World Bank projects Saint Lucia’s economy will grow 1.1% in 2026, after contracting 0.6% last year, as tourism-dependent economies face high energy and transport costs. Blue Economy: Eligible businesses in fisheries, marine tourism and waste management can seek a final round of OECS grant funding, with the call launching October 30. Food Security: Agriculture Minister Lisa Jawahir urged faster action on regional transport barriers as Saint Lucia seeks to expand local production and become an agricultural hub.
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