AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 minutes agoCARICOM Day 2026: Saint Lucia PM Philip J. Pierre, now CARICOM chair, urged a “renewal” push for a stronger, fairer and safer region as leaders mark the 53rd anniversary. Regional Governance: The 51st CARICOM Heads of Government meeting opens in Gros Islet (5–8 July), with security, food protection, climate resilience, renewable energy, economic integration and youth on the agenda. Local Security: Police say homicides are up 25% this year (40 so far), with firearms behind 73% of killings; 17 cases have been solved. Consumer Protection: Saint Lucia is rolling out the Consumer Connect Platform to let people get information and file complaints through one coordinated system across key agencies. Tourism & Jobs: OECS is training member states on community-based tourism, aiming to keep tourism benefits in local communities; Saint Lucia also reports 27 families graduating from assistance into business ownership. Diplomacy & Trade: Romania has opened its first honorary consulate in Saint Lucia to deepen ties, including tourism and trade.
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