AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPost-Carnival Culture: Tourism and Creative Industries Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire says Carnival 2026 must never be an excuse for lawlessness, violence, excessive drinking or indecent behaviour, even as he praises the festival’s success. Digital Resilience: A one-day Cybersecurity Forum at Harbour Club in Rodney Bay brought together nearly 100 stakeholders to strengthen digital resilience against cyber and hybrid threats, with officials stressing it’s now a national priority. Education & Youth: Castries East Grade Six students gear up for the annual mathematics competition, while the NRDF launches a Skill-Up Summer Programme to prepare Saint Lucians for jobs; Republic Bank also donated maths textbooks to Aux Lyons Combined School. Community & Culture: Babonneau residents formed a new Babonneau Cultural Ambassadors dance group after a four-week traditional dance workshop, and Soufrière Carnival wrapped with a high-note celebration of local creativity. Safety & Services: Government will keep fuel prices unchanged despite EC$44.9 million in revenue loss, and SLASPA is tightening safety standards for charter and fishing vessels. Sports & Pride: Saint Lucia’s table tennis team is in CAC Games prep mode, and Dominica’s Khaarim John-Baptiste won triple jump gold at the Windward Islands School Games hosted in St. Lucia. Health & Inclusion: The Saint Lucia Blind Welfare Association is calling for better inclusion, jobs, accessibility and safety for visually impaired people.
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