AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCPL Leadership: Roston Chase has been named captain of the Saint Lucia Kings for the 2026 Republic Bank CPL, taking over ahead of the Aug. 9 opener and bringing deep St Lucian ties through his “Fair Helen” grandmother. Emancipation & CARICOM: Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre’s Emancipation Day message urges CARICOM to measure freedom by how people live, not just how they celebrate, as reparations advocates push for confronting slavery’s legacy. Regional Transport: Saint Lucia has joined talks on a privately financed Eastern Caribbean high-speed ferry network aimed at boosting passenger and cargo links. Tax Administration: Saint Lucia’s Comptroller of Inland Revenue, Felicia Elie, featured in COTA’s 27th General Assembly in Guyana, focused on smarter, data-driven and AI-enabled revenue systems across CARICOM. Tourism Buzz: Soufrière is ranked the world’s second happiest travel destination by JustCover, while Expedia’s 2026 Island Hot List puts St. Lucia top for romantic escapes after a 125% jump in searches. Water & Jobs: WASCO outlined major pipeline and supply upgrades amid drought pressure, and the SSDF announced a new STEP road-clearing jobs cycle starting Aug. 3.
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