AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCARICOM Summit in St. Lucia: Leaders opened the 51st CARICOM Heads of Government meeting in Gros Islet under “From Resilience to Renewal,” with St. Lucia PM Philip J. Pierre pushing for unity that delivers real, everyday benefits. Regional Unity & Governance: CARICOM SG Dr. Carla Barnett urged deeper public participation in integration decisions, while Pierre reiterated that history won’t forgive delays on a stronger, safer, fairer Community. Fuel Costs Relief: LUCELEC cut its July fuel surcharge to EC$0.225 per kWh (down from EC$0.308), easing pressure on electricity bills after lower global fuel prices. Regional Security, Climate & Growth Agenda: The summit agenda spotlights security, food and energy resilience, climate action, and regional development—while leaders also coordinate on humanitarian support, including 88 containers of disaster relief prepared for Venezuela. Local Business & Jobs: The Employers’ Federation urged firms to adopt adaptability and people-centred leadership to stay competitive. Community Support to Entrepreneurship: 27 Saint Lucian families graduated from the Koudmen Sent Lisi programme, moving from assistance to financial independence through training and tools.
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