AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSocial Protection: Saint Lucia has officially launched its EC$1,000 Newborn Grant Programme, effective Aug. 1, for babies born on/after Aug. 1, with birth registration required within six months at the Civil Status Registry to qualify. Public Health & Sports Business: Republic Bank CPL will offer free health testing at all eight host venues this season, partnering with regional health authorities and NGOs to screen fans for blood pressure, blood glucose, BMI, urinalysis and PSA, aiming to boost early detection of non-communicable diseases. Energy & Cost of Living: The government kept retail fuel and LPG prices unchanged for Aug. 3–Aug. 23 despite higher global crude, maintaining gasoline/diesel at $16.75 per imperial gallon and LPG cylinder prices (20-lb at $34.00, 22-lb at $38.00). Renewables Finance: IRENA opened a funding call for renewable energy projects across Central America and the Caribbean, prioritizing proposals submitted before Sept. 1. Regional Governance: CARICOM leaders, including Saint Lucia’s PM Philip J. Pierre, used Emancipation Day messaging to push economic freedom, food and energy security, and reparatory justice. Leadership & Institutions: Bank of Saint Lucia marked 25 years with a service of thanksgiving, while tributes continue after the passing of Evaristus Jn Marie, former chairman of ECFH and Bank of Saint Lucia.
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