AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoClimate & Preparedness: The Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology warns El Niño is expected to run into early 2027, raising the odds of prolonged drought in Saint Lucia and neighbouring islands. Housing Finance: The House of Assembly approved a US$20 million guarantee so the Saint Lucia Development Bank can expand affordable housing and related infrastructure for low- and middle-income households. Tourism & Airlift: Saint Lucia is projecting 295,244 scheduled seats for the winter season (Nov 2026–Mar 2027), up 7.3%, with big gains from the US and a sharp jump in Canadian capacity. Trade & Connectivity: EllaLink advanced its Caribbean Gateway into the development stage, targeting service by end-2029, with a route that includes St Lucia among other islands. Regional Food Security: Caribbean agriculture ministers pushed for deeper regional integration, better logistics and a new financing model, warning that more production won’t fix food security without faster cross-border movement. Social Protection: Public Assistance Programme reassessments are underway, with welfare officers reviewing about 3,500 beneficiaries using the SLNET eligibility tool. Clean Energy for Women: A new US$550,000 initiative will support women-led businesses in St Lucia and across the region to commercialise clean energy solutions.
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