AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTourism Policy & Governance: The UWP’s Dominic Fedee says the tourism “booming” narrative is premature, pointing to 2025 declines and cruise arrivals down 7.7% while urging a more cautious read of early 2026 figures. Regional Tourism Push: Saint Lucia’s tourism authority is in New York for CTO Caribbean Week to strengthen partnerships and air connectivity, while the island also launched a Coral Reef Response System to boost reef resilience and speed post-storm recovery. CARICOM Business Agenda: CARICOM Heads of Government will meet in Gros Islet from 5–8 July under Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre, with a streamed opening ceremony at Sandals and business sessions on regional priorities. Climate & Youth Skills: A UNICEF-commissioned study finds young people in Barbados, Dominica, St Lucia and Antigua & Barbuda want green jobs but lack information, training and accessible opportunities. Finance & Cost of Money: A banking series argues ECCU lending remains expensive and frames the next two years as a “decade of decision” for regional economic direction. Security & Trade: Police report a British man fined $15,000 after a rifle was seized at Vieux Fort port. Business & Brand: BYD is named Official Car Sponsor of the Republic Bank CPL 2026, rolling out Caribbean-wide fan and dealership activations.
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