AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCPL SchoolYard & Digital Literacy: The Republic Bank CPL is rolling out back-to-school community drives at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St. Lucia on 17 August, with more than 50 children set to meet franchise players and receive school bags, while a September “Take a Player to School” push targets digital literacy across the region. Fintech & Banking Modernisation: Finovate Global Caribbean spotlights Belize Bank’s six-year partnership with Backbase to upgrade retail and business digital banking, including AI-powered onboarding and lending. CIP & EU Pressure on Passports: St. Lucia’s Citizenship by Investment programme generated EC$402.2m in 2024/25, as the EU moves to force five Caribbean CBI states to phase out schemes by 2028 or risk losing Schengen visa-free access. Housing Market Watch: A regional property study says Eastern Caribbean prices have slid about 10% over five years, with fears of further declines ahead. Tourism Facilities Upgrade: The Ramp Comfort Station at Reduit Beach has been handed over, adding nine community-named vending stalls and murals aimed at improving beach amenities for locals and visitors. Newborn Grant: St. Lucia’s EC$1,000 newborn grant programme took effect 1 August, offering a one-off payment to eligible registered newborns.
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