AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHousing & Finance: Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre urged the St. Lucia Development Bank to move quickly on a new EC$54 million housing facility, saying it’s the biggest recent housing investment and that SLDB should expedite processes so approved homeowners can access funds sooner. Governance & Accountability: The government placed Housing Minister Richard Frederick on administrative leave “until further notice” amid issues tied to the St. Lucia Social Development Fund (SSDF), with the PM stressing it’s about transparency and not an admission of guilt. Migration & People Movement: St. Lucia will receive its first batch of third-country nationals from the United States this week—six people (five men, one woman)—under a bilateral programme capped at 10 people per quarter for up to two years, with IOM support and options including voluntary repatriation. Business & Awards: The 2026 Saint Lucia Business Awards were launched to spotlight private sector excellence, innovation, and community impact. Security & Trade Operations: Darcheville Construction Equipment in Sans Souci reported another break-in, with an excavator engine and parts stolen, renewing calls for stronger cooperation with police. Regional Inclusion: A UN campaign, HireAbility, launched across the Caribbean to push disability-inclusive employment and expand access to decent jobs. International Finance: CIBC Caribbean will shift GBP correspondent banking clearing from Barclays to Lloyds Bank Plc for clients in St. Kitts, St. Lucia and Turks & Caicos from September 14, 2026.
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