AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTourism Deal Watch: Royal Caribbean Group has agreed to buy a 50% stake in Sandals and Beaches Resorts in a US$3 billion transaction, valuing the Caribbean brand at about US$6 billion, with closing expected in early 2027—an eye-catching move that could reshape cruise-and-stay travel across the region, including Saint Lucia. Regional Business & Diplomacy: Saint Lucia’s Alva Baptiste met Serbia’s Marko Đurić in New York, reinforcing bilateral cooperation and a possible Serbia visit, while India-CARICOM talks on UNGA sidelines focused on trade, investment, digital governance and climate resilience. Local Governance & Security Policy: Saint Lucia joined EU and CELAC discussions in New York on security, trade and digital cooperation, as the region weighs how to manage citizenship-by-investment transitions after an EU push to phase out programmes by June 2028. Sports & Talent Pipeline: Cricket West Indies is preparing for a major “Carlos Brathwaite Moment” as Olympic pathways expand, and Saint Lucia’s High Performance Centre hosted a spin camp with former New Zealand international Paul “Wiz” Wiseman. Health & Consumer Services: TheLifeCo St Lucia launched a GLP-1 weight-loss management programme, adding structured support for side effects, muscle preservation and longer-term maintenance. Maritime & Trade: Saint Lucia’s shipping sector is calling for stronger maritime regulation and safer, more efficient ports ahead of World Maritime Day. Crime & Finance: The FIA charged Electra Fernand in the Creators Alliance case with seven money-laundering counts tied to about EC$1.062 million.
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