AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFuel Relief Debate: Former tourism minister Dominic Fedee says Saint Lucia’s fuel price hikes are an avoidable burden on consumers, arguing tax revenues should have delivered stronger pump relief while the government points to global oil volatility and subsidies. Cost-of-Living Pressure: Motorists and businesses are already feeling the impact as gasoline and diesel move from $16.00 to $16.75 per imperial gallon (kerosene to $10.41), with LPG prices unchanged due to continued subsidies. Regional Economic Justice: OECS and the OHADAC Regional Arbitration Centre (CARO) will launch June 10 training on arbitration and ADR to improve access to economic justice for businesses and investors across the Eastern Caribbean, including Saint Lucia. Tourism Numbers: The St. Lucia Tourism Authority reports record stay-over arrivals in April, up 8.5% year-on-year, with gains from the US, Caribbean, and Canada. Clean Energy for Fisheries: The STAR-Fish project is scaling clean energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries, targeting low-carbon certification and cold-chain upgrades, with Saint Lucia among participating countries. Connectivity for Travelers: Air Caraïbes and LIAT introduce a single-ticket interline option to connect Caribbean islands to Paris-Orly with through-checked baggage.
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