AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTourism Awards: Saint Lucia’s tourism push got a regional spotlight as CTO’s Caribbean Women in Tourism Leadership Awards in New York honoured Barbados Tourism Marketing CEO Andrea Franklin and BVI’s Luce Hodge-Smith, underscoring how leadership and destination development are being rewarded across the Caribbean. Health & Trade in Care: Martinique says it’s ready to supply Guyana with radioactive drugs for cancer treatment, with St. Lucian cancer survivor Alyson Chester pointing to the value of accessible testing and treatment support. Governance Watch: Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index ranks Haiti at the bottom in the Caribbean, while Barbados, The Bahamas and St. Vincent and the Grenadines sit higher—an investor-facing reminder of governance risk. Regional Business & Policy: CARICOM Heads of Government will meet in Gros Islet, St. Lucia, July 5–8, with sessions expected to tackle key regional priorities. Local Economy Signals: Saint Lucia’s tourism debate heats up as UWP’s Dominic Fedee questions “booming” claims, arguing recovery is uneven and fuel and cost pressures still bite. Sports & Youth Investment: Republic Bank’s “Five for Fun” youth cricket programme officially launched in St. Lucia, targeting 38 primary schools for the 2026 season. Energy Costs: A UN warning on the Strait of Hormuz closure highlights how oil chokepoints can drive up energy prices—relevant to St. Lucia’s ongoing fuel-cost concerns.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.
Perspectify News
