AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoVisa Restrictions: Legal immigrant visa issuance from the Caribbean fell 53% under new US policies, with Saint Lucia among several countries reporting declines of at least 80%—a sharp blow to families seeking to migrate legally. US Investment: Washington says it will invest more than US$340 million across the Caribbean in economic growth, digital infrastructure, health and security. A regional investment summit is planned for 2027, while US$175.8 million is earmarked for undersea cables. Food Security: Saint Lucia’s food import bill reached an estimated $564 million in 2024, renewing calls to strengthen local production. Roseau Combined School won an agri-innovation competition with a project testing banana-peel liquid as a crop input. Trade Leadership: Export Saint Lucia CEO Sunita Daniel has been elected chair of Caribbean Export, giving Saint Lucia a key role in the regional agency’s trade and investment work.
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