AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEU Visa Pressure on CBI: The EU has warned five Eastern Caribbean states—including Saint Lucia—to end “citizenship by investment” schemes by June 1, 2028 or risk losing visa-free access to Europe, with leaders planning a coordinated mission to Brussels. Local Governance & Social Protection: Saint Lucia is strengthening disaster support for vulnerable households after a three-day workshop refining shock-responsive social protection procedures under the EU-CA-RES programme. Energy Reliability: LUCELEC has launched a post-incident review after a third islandwide power outage this year, aiming to improve safeguards and resilience. Tourism & Business Linkages: Global Ports Holding is pushing closer ties between cruise and land-based tourism to boost local participation and value. OECS MSME Support: The OECS Commission extended the deadline for Blue Economy matching grants (Window 2) to July 24, 2026. Infrastructure & Health: Wastewater leaking onto Bridge Street has disrupted vendor activity and raised health and safety concerns. Trade & Investment: A newly formed Saint Lucian company, Global Attractions Limited, is set to take a majority stake in Dolphin Cove after buying World of Dolphins’ 79.99% holding.
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