AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTourism Investment: Coconut Bay Beach Resort has reopened after an EC$48 million upgrade, rebuilding all 250 rooms as junior suites and adding a new oceanfront grill and swim-up bar. Citizenship by Investment: Saint Lucia has sent its position on the programme to the EU but is still awaiting a reply. Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre says the government wants to retain its economic benefits as the EU presses for a phase-out by June 2028. Energy Costs: Venezuela has signalled openness to renewable-energy partnerships with Caribbean countries, including Saint Lucia, as high electricity costs drive the search for alternatives. Local Business: The Saint Lucia-Taiwan Partnership Trade Show brought 65 local businesses together with Taiwanese companies, highlighting products and innovation. Community Investment: The Social Development Fund and Caribbean Development Bank have launched a EC$14.9 million programme to improve schools, water systems and sanitation in vulnerable communities.
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