AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLabour & Jobs: Saint Lucia has started a comprehensive review of the Labour Act to modernise protections for a changing work environment, with stakeholder consultations underway and more public input planned. Capital Markets: The Eastern Caribbean Securities Exchange welcomed two new licensed member broker-dealers—Sheppard Investment Services (Saint Lucia) and National Investment Corporation (Dominica)—expanding access to the ECCU securities market. Climate & Water Security: CARICOM’s private sector group warns Panama Canal restrictions could hit CARICOM non-fuel imports by raising landed costs and thinning inventories through 2027, as El Niño-driven drought cuts canal water. Local Governance & Tourism: Soufrière/Fond St Jacques appointed Jade Mountain CEO Yasha Troubetzkoy as mayor, a move expected to shape constituency priorities. Sports & Business: Saint Lucia is set to host the Windward Islands Volcanoes franchise from Oct. 1, 2026, with home matches at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground—aimed at boosting local player development and regional cricket revenue. Public Health: Free community mental health counselling is available across Saint Lucian communities, with referrals to the Mental Wellness Centre when needed. Environment: Ecowares St. Lucia flags littering and improper waste disposal as a growing threat to the island’s natural beauty and tourism appeal.
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