AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCPL Business & Tourism Pulse: Barbados Tridents snapped a four-game losing streak with an eight-wicket win over the St Lucia Kings at Kensington Oval, tightening the playoff race and keeping regional sports tourism chatter alive. Local Labour Market: St Lucia’s unemployment rate fell to 10.1% in Q2 2026 (from 12.1% in Q1), with employment rising to 99,528 and youth unemployment dropping to 15.5%. US Visa Shock for Entertainment: Reports say some Saint Lucian artistes had US B1/B2 visas revoked ahead of Labor Day, with Prime Minister Philip J Pierre warning performers must follow the proper work-authorisation process. Connectivity & Air Links: CONVIASA activated 19 destinations from Maiquetía, including direct links to Saint Lucia, supporting business travel and passenger flow. Trade & Regional Diplomacy: CARICOM marked CARICOM–Africa Day with renewed calls for stronger Caribbean-Africa collaboration on climate resilience, trade, health and air connectivity. Sports Tourism Spotlight: Over 120 anglers are expected for the Republic Bank Saint Lucia International Billfish Tournament (Sept 22–26), with participation already up on last year. Agriculture Skills: 76 farmers graduated from a capacity-building workshop under Taiwan’s “Seven Crops Project,” aimed at improving production and supply-chain efficiency.
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