AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFuel & Cost of Living: Saint Lucia’s Office of the Prime Minister says gasoline and diesel rise by 50 cents per imperial gallon and cooking gas increases by EC$2, with LPG 20-lb up to $36 and 22-lb to $40; subsidies continue for diesel, kerosene and LPG through Oct 4. Sports Funding Pressure: The Saint Lucia Netball Association says it is forced to withdraw from next month’s Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 Qualifier Americas in Barbados due to a funding shortfall and unmet corporate promises. Regional Finance & Markets: The Eastern Caribbean Securities Exchange welcomes Sheppard Investment Services (St Lucia) and National Investment Corporation (Dominica) as new licensed broker-dealers, expanding access to the ECCU securities market. Labour Policy Update: Saint Lucia’s Labour Act is being reviewed to modernise employment rules, with consultations already underway with business and civil society groups. Tourism & Business Links: Soufrière/Fond St Jacques appoints Jade Mountain CEO Yasha Troubetzkoy as mayor, while Saint Lucia is set to host the Windward Islands Volcanoes cricket franchise from Oct 1, 2026. Climate Resilience Funding: CABRIC grants are open for locally led climate projects, with St Lucia among participating countries.
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