AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoShipping Costs: CARICOM’s private sector is seeking permanent US maritime-fee exemptions, warning higher charges could raise costs for Saint Lucia, which relies on sea routes for essential imports. Tourism: Celebrity Cruises’ expanded 2028–29 Caribbean programme includes new Southern Caribbean sailings featuring Saint Lucia, offering a potential boost to visitor traffic. Trade and Investment: Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre and CARICOM leaders discussed stronger trade, investment and climate cooperation with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the Commonwealth summit. Financial Scrutiny: A second person has been charged with money laundering in the Creators Alliance investigation, which concerns an investment scheme that caused losses across the region. Energy and Infrastructure: LUCELEC has secured land for a solar project aimed at reducing reliance on imported fuel, while NH was awarded the Hewanorra Airport redevelopment contract.
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