AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCARICOM Leadership at a Crossroads: St. Lucia’s PM Philip J. Pierre opened the 51st CARICOM Heads meeting with a clear push for results people can feel—moving “from conference rooms to communities”—as leaders tackle crime, climate financing, food security and economic uncertainty. Legal Fight Over CARICOM’s Top Job: Trinidad and Tobago says the reappointment of CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett was unlawful and wants the Caribbean Court of Justice to intervene, while Jamaica also raised procedural concerns without seeking to overturn the decision. Integration Still Needs Delivery: Barnett urged leaders to close gaps in the CARICOM Single Market and Economy, including payments, capital markets and wider movement of persons. Tourism & Connectivity Signals: British Airways announced new long-haul route plans from London Heathrow and Gatwick for 2026/27, while St. Kitts’ Port Zante will get an Iona home-port call from Nov 15, 2027—boosting regional cruise access. Regional Business & Policy: Antigua and Barbuda approved a higher passenger head tax to fund aviation and justice bodies, keeping intra-CARICOM travel exempt. Local Economy Angle: LUCELEC reduced July fuel surcharge after lower global prices. Sports & Community: Guyana shone at the CARICOM 10K in St. Lucia, and the week also featured a major cultural boost with the unveiling of the Iconic Laborians Centre and Anse Kawet crafters shop.
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