AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoDiamond League Spotlight: Olympic champion Julien Alfred marked her 25th birthday with a dominant 10.76s win in the women’s 100m at Oslo’s Bislett Games, her second Diamond League victory in two weeks. Migration Update: Minister Colm Brophy announced new Ireland visa requirements for nationals of Nicaragua, St Kitts and Nevis, and St Lucia (including transit visas), effective 15 June 2026. Public Health Preparedness: CARPHA trained 18 people across 15 OECS member states to safely transport infectious substances, boosting regional lab and outbreak readiness. Blue Economy & Funding: OECS invited Blue Economy MSMEs to two virtual information sessions on Window 2 grant opportunities for Blue Economy value chain groups (Grenada, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines). Healthcare Upgrade: Bank of Saint Lucia unveiled a refurbished, child-friendly Paediatrics Ward at Millennium Heights Medical Centre, including a new mural by local artist Arthur Williams. Local Environment Watch: A consultant defending Roseau sand harvesting ESIA said the biggest risk is potential damage to fisheries, while admitting gaps in plant biodiversity inventory. Culture & Youth: Cultural Development Foundation launched plans for its Youth Summer Arts Platform (ages 7–17), and secondary schools crowned Fire Kay (soca) and Zizi (calypso) at the national finals.
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