AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHousing & Taiwan Financing: Saint Lucia signed an EC$54m government-guaranteed deal between SLDB and Taiwan Eximbank to expand affordable housing, with added climate-resilient upgrades like drainage, water storage and solar. Workers’ Rights: St Lucia Mortgage Finance Company staff secured an 8% general wage increase over three years, plus one year of back pay and a 5% mortgage interest-rate cap. Local Governance: A new Vieux Fort mayoral push promises a “new era of local governance,” as community support continues through local workshops. Public Safety & Courts: Police issued an update on a six-month High Court ultimatum tied to the Chacadan Daniel homicide case, while government moves to enhance police/prosecutor capabilities. Environment & Tourism: CYEN is gearing up for an International Coastal Cleanup at five St Lucia locations, and the island prepares to launch its first underwater sculpture park with a public exhibition opening Aug 29. Regional Politics: CARICOM retained external legal counsel over Trinidad and Tobago’s challenge to Secretary General Carla Barnett’s reappointment. Sports & Youth: Saint Lucia’s HPC resumed training after the CPL break, and netballer Naija Ferdinand was selected for a Trinidad youth development camp. US Immigration: A US judge struck down Trump’s immigrant visa ban affecting 75 countries, including Saint Lucians, while the US also paused immigrant visa processing.
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