AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHeavy Rain: A tropical wave brought thunderstorms, gusty winds and flooding to parts of Saint Lucia, including Castries and the south. Residents in flood- and landslide-prone areas were urged to stay alert as showers and rough seas persisted. Food Security: Ahead of World Food Day, the government is calling for more local production, climate-resilient farming, stronger markets and less food loss to help the island feed itself. Whale Conservation: Saint Lucia co-sponsored a proposal at the International Whaling Commission that opened discussion of “sustainable use” of whales and a possible return to commercial whaling; the motion was withdrawn. Saint Lucia also voted against a proposed South Atlantic whale sanctuary, which failed to pass. Water and Drought: Water truckers selling water must now obtain a licence from the National Utilities Regulatory Commission. Separately, a regional outlook warns that El Niño could raise drought risks in Saint Lucia into early 2027. Clean Energy: A Caribbean Development Bank facility will offer technical and financial support to eligible women-led businesses in Saint Lucia and seven other countries developing clean-energy products and services.
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