AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDrug Enforcement & Public Safety: Trinidad and Tobago police seized about 416.5kg of cocaine worth TT$193.5m after finding 420 packages hidden inside four backhoe tyres during a Longdenville operation; a 42-year-old businessman from the British Virgin Islands was arrested, and two Saint Lucian nationals (38 and 37) were detained for further enquiries. Immigration & Costs: Saint Lucia is preparing to receive the first batch of US “third-country” deportees under a new agreement—five men and one woman—while the UWP demands more transparency and oversight, including guarantees on criminal backgrounds and who will pay for logistics and services. Policy & Compliance: Economy and Labour Minister Jason Hayward says St Lucia lacks a clear framework to define and investigate “sham marriages,” proposing changes that would let the registrar refer suspicious cases to immigration for assessment and possible investigation. Trade & Citizenship-by-Investment: External Affairs Minister Alva Baptiste warns of a shifting global trade order and says the region will defend citizenship-by-investment programmes while pushing market diversification. Youth & Skills: Bank of Saint Lucia launched the Elevation Creative Hub in Dennery to support youth digital skills, creativity, and mental wellness. Tourism Operations: Pigeon Island National Landmark will close for September 2026 renovations, reopening Oct 1. Business-Adjacent Culture: Heineken Saint Lucia held its 41st annual scholarship awards for employees’ children.
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