AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoManufacturing: Saint Lucia’s Labour Department met manufacturers to discuss rising costs, supply-chain pressures and competitiveness, with a focus on fair employment, skills and stronger workplace relations. Seamoss Enterprise: The first Seamoss Sent Lisi festival opens Thursday in Castries, linking farmers, processors and entrepreneurs to showcase products and explore the industry’s growth potential. Climate Finance: Saint Lucia is among five countries sharing a US$6.75 million project to improve climate data for national planning, emissions tracking and access to climate finance. Regional Investment: The US says it will invest more than US$340 million across the Caribbean in areas including economic growth and digital infrastructure; a regional investment summit is planned for early 2027. Household Costs: Christmas barrel concessions begin November 1, allowing up to two barrels of qualifying goods per household, valued at EC$3,000 each. Customs duty will be waived, but a 6% Customs Service Charge remains. Tourism: A new underwater sculpture park at Anse La Verdure is expected to open to divers in November, adding an attraction to Saint Lucia’s dive offering.
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