AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCIP & EU Pressure: Saint Lucia’s Citizenship by Investment programme generated EC$402.2m in 2024/25, but the latest annual report shows more applications being processed, more refusals, and rising scrutiny as the EU pushes five Caribbean states to phase out “golden passports” by 2028 or risk losing Schengen visa-free access. Housing & Real Estate: A regional property study says Eastern Caribbean home values have slipped about 10% over five years, with analysts warning declines could deepen. Tourism & Public Amenities: The Ramp Comfort Station at Reduit Beach has been handed over after construction, adding washroom access and community-named stalls—though some vendors say trade is still slow ahead of cruise season. Digital Finance: Belize Bank signs a six-year partnership with Backbase to modernize retail and business digital banking, including AI-powered onboarding and lending. CPL Community & Business of Sport: Republic Bank CPL SchoolYard brings back-to-school support and digital literacy activities, while broadcast partners and global viewing options are confirmed for the 2026 season. Local Sports Spotlight: Luc Chevrier wins silver for Saint Lucia in men’s Laser Radial at the Central American & Caribbean Games, and the Saint Lucia Kings continue CPL preparations with warm-up wins.
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