AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCPL & Local Sports: Saint Lucia Kings closed their home leg in style, beating Jamaica Kingsmen by six wickets at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground as Matthew Forde took a five-wicket haul and Kamil Pooran made 81 not out, lifting the Kings to the top of the table on six points from six matches. Regional Business & Sponsorship: Massy Finance Remittances signed a three-year deal with the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League, aiming to connect customers with CPL promotions and match experiences across the region. Education Labour Update: Ancillary workers in Saint Lucia’s education system finally received August salaries for the first time, covering cooks, janitors, cleaners and ECDE staff during the vacation period. Digital Growth for MSMEs: The CDB and Barbados’ Small Business Association launched a regional initiative to help at least 150 MSMEs across Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia and St Vincent and the Grenadines adopt digital tools and build global competitiveness. Governance & Housing: Police said allegations against Housing Minister Richard Frederick were investigated but “not sustained,” citing lack of merit for legal proceedings. Regional Economy Watch: ECLAC projects Caribbean growth at 5.6% in 2026, but only 1.1% without Guyana—highlighting how oil-driven Guyana is reshaping the region’s outlook.
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