AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLPG Shock in St. Lucia: The government has raised the price of the 100-lb LPG cylinder for May 11–31, 2026, from $263.50 to $288.50, and bulk LPG from $2.51 to $2.76 per pound—while gasoline, diesel, kerosene, and smaller 20 lb/22 lb cylinders stay unchanged under subsidies. Regional Air Connectivity: Jamaica will host the second CTO Air Connectivity Summit in Kingston on Feb. 23, 2027, aiming to tackle capacity gaps and high air costs. CPL Draft Fallout: The 2026 CPL draft locked in big local moves, including Gudakesh Motie heading to the Barbados Tridents and Johnson Charles drafted by the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots. Tourism Measurement Debate: Saint Lucia’s tourism minister is pushing back on arrival-only metrics, arguing the industry’s real economic impact needs better tracking. Public Health Upgrade: CARPHA says St. Lucia’s new rapid PCR platform is now operational, delivering multi-disease results in under two hours. Sports & Community: Republic Bank’s “Five for Fun” cricket programme marks four years, with graduates making the Leeward Islands Under-15 team.
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