AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEnergy & Cost of Living: The government has announced increased prices for petroleum products, a move expected to feed into everyday transport and goods costs. Local Governance: Soufrière/Fond St Jacques has a new mayor—Yasha Troubetzkoy (Jade Mountain CEO)—sworn in to lead the constituency council for the next two years. Public Safety & Community: The Saint Lucia Fire Service sounded sirens islandwide to mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11, paying tribute to victims. Heat Preparedness in Schools: Schools across Saint Lucia are adjusting routines during intense heat—relaxing rules so students can drink water in class, encouraging early reporting of heat distress, and using shade and ventilation where full air-conditioning isn’t feasible. Tourism & Culture: Saint Lucia Tourism brought Toronto’s Best Dressed event to the Piton Lounge with Saint Lucia-themed cocktails and décor. International Spotlight: Saint Lucian athletics champion Julien Alfred finished second in the women’s 100m at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, behind Melissa Jefferson-Wooden. Sports (CPL): Barbados Tridents secured a playoff spot with a last-ball win over Jamaica Kingsmen; St Lucia Kings missed out after a tough finish to their campaign. Crime Update: Police say DNA testing will determine whether a decomposed body found near the Millennium Highway is that of missing woman Merrisa Auguste, with one person in custody.
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