AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTourism: Sandals and Beaches Resorts collected 27 regional travel, culinary and meetings awards, including Sandals Resorts International’s 33rd consecutive Caribbean’s Leading Hotel Brand title. Regional Investment: The United States announced a US$340 million Caribbean investment package focused on energy, ports and digital infrastructure; Saint Lucia took part in the regional dialogue, but no country-by-country allocations were specified. Energy Costs: Saint Lucia is exploring geothermal power, with seismic monitors installed at three sites. The government says fuel subsidies are costing millions and is weighing longer-term renewable energy options. Local Enterprise: Saint Lucia’s first Seamoss Festival brought farmers, processors and agencies together to showcase products and business opportunities in the growing sector. Trade Readiness: Stakeholders are shaping a national standards strategy intended to improve competitiveness, product quality and trade. Household Costs: Christmas barrel concessions begin November 1, allowing up to two barrels of qualifying goods per household, valued at no more than EC$3,000 each; electronics are excluded, and a 6% Customs Service Charge still applies.
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