AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTrade & Investment: Taiwan’s Latin America and Caribbean Trade Office (LACTO) has opened in Taipei and expanded coverage to six Taiwan allies, including Saint Lucia, aiming to boost trade, investment and tourism via missions and business matchmaking. Economic Resilience: A new Caribbean study, the Resilience Index Caribbean (RICa), says prosperity alone doesn’t predict shock-readiness; Jamaica and Barbados rank strongest, while Haiti and Saint Lucia are flagged as among the most vulnerable. Tourism & Airlift: Expedia named Saint Lucia its top island destination for 2026, “Best for Romantic Escapes,” while Sunrise Airways launched a new Antigua–Barbados route, adding regional connectivity that supports tourism and business travel. Digital Economy: Digicel is expanding its fibre network to reach more than 99% of homes on island, with rollout expected to finish by September. Citizenship by Investment Pressure: The EU has asked five Eastern Caribbean states, including Saint Lucia, to phase out CBI by June 1, 2028 or risk losing Schengen visa-free access. Maritime Safety: Government will appoint a Commission of Inquiry into the Anse Cochon boat collision that killed four, with investigations ongoing.
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