AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRenewable Energy Push: Saint Lucia’s Minister Keithson Charles proposes zero-rating VAT on solar panels, batteries, inverters and installation for five years to cut electricity costs and reduce dependence on imported oil. Climate & Disaster Readiness: A tropical wave is expected to bring heavy rain and gusty winds across the Lesser Antilles, with St. Lucia facing heightened flooding and mudslide risk—officials urge residents to stay alert. OECS Regional Policy: The OECS Commission, with UNCTAD and ECLAC, wrapped up work to close data gaps in trade-in-services policymaking using TiSSTAT, helping governments plan stronger export strategies. Food Systems Under Heat: St. Lucia farmers are exploring climate-resilient methods, including hydroponics, as rising heat pressures agriculture. Children’s Protection Plan: OECS unveiled a Regional Child Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–2032 with UNICEF support, aiming for safer, supported outcomes for all children across the sub-region. Skills for Resilience: CARICOM education leaders highlight stronger TVET investment, pointing to St. Lucia’s TVET centres as a regional example.
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