AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCARICOM Integration Push: St. Lucia’s PM Philip J. Pierre says CARICOM must move from talk to action as leaders open the 51st Heads of Government meeting in Gros Islet (July 5–8), with priorities including economic development, food security, climate resilience, security, and the CARICOM Single Market. Regional Governance Dispute: Professor Rajendra Ramlogan urges the CCJ to examine the CARICOM SG Carla Barnett reappointment process after Kamla Persad-Bissessar raised treaty concerns. Tourism Pressure Point: New CTO data show Saint Lucia’s European arrivals fell 15.9% in Q1 (22,073 visitors), the steepest drop among Caribbean destinations. Public Finance Focus: A commentary argues Saint Lucia’s borrowing must be judged by measurable economic returns, not just higher spending. Local Business & Crime: Police report homicides up 25% year-to-date, with firearms driving most killings; meanwhile, the government says it won’t interfere in a police investigation involving Housing Minister Richard Frederick. Consumer & Trade: Saint Lucia launches a platform to strengthen consumer protection. Regional Currency Stability: ECCB marks 50 years of the EC dollar’s fixed exchange rate, highlighting stability for investors.
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