AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFuel Subsidy Relief: St. Lucia says it’s boosting subsidy support for gasoline, diesel and cooking gas to cushion higher import costs, keeping several retail prices unchanged from Oct. 5–25 while raising support on larger LPG cylinders. Road Safety Push: Ahead of Thanksgiving, GK Insurance EC urges motorists to drive sober, avoid speeding and phone use, and check vehicles—warning that one bad decision can turn a holiday into tragedy. Housing Finance: Parliament approved a US$20m guarantee for affordable housing loans, as the government also targets home ownership with a reported EC$54m housing investment via the Saint Lucia Development Bank. Energy & Infrastructure: Geothermal exploration is now ongoing in Saltibus, Fond St Jacques and Belle Plaine, with displaced families supported and bidding nearing completion for contractors. Business & Regulation: NURC says water truckers reselling water must obtain a licence under new regulations covering safety, liability insurance and business management. Tourism & Connectivity: EllaLink announced its Caribbean Gateway initiative to expand fibre connectivity, while tourism continues to market new luxury offerings like Sapphire Sands Villas on Reduit Beach. Regional Trade Linkages: Jamaica’s ALEX is being pitched by Edmund Bartlett to expand into a Caribbean-wide agrolinkages exchange to connect farmers with tourism buyers across the region.
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