AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTourism Momentum: Expedia’s 2026 “Island Hot List” puts St. Lucia at No. 1 for couples, citing a 125% jump in searches and highlighting Pitons, Sulphur Springs and resort experiences like Zoetry Marigot Bay. Travel Policy Watch: Spain’s visa-free list has sparked confusion, but St. Lucia is still treated as Schengen-exempt only under existing EU rules—Belizeans, for example, still need Schengen visas. EU Pressure on CBI: The EU warns five Eastern Caribbean states, including St. Lucia, to end Citizenship-by-Investment by June 2028 or risk losing visa-free access. Climate & Carbon Cooperation: Taiwan launched a trade promotion office for diplomatic allies and hosted a carbon-credit workshop in Taipei that included Saint Lucia’s sustainable development officials. Sustainable Agriculture Funding: The St. Lucia Environmental and Agricultural Foundation secured an EC$13,500 GEF grant to design a national sustainable agriculture and coastal management project. Safety & Transport Disruption: A deadly Anse Cochon marine collision left at least 3 dead and 14 injured, while British Airways cancelled a St. Lucia–Guyana flight due to technical issues, stranding passengers.
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