AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCARICOM Summit in St. Lucia: Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre opened the 51st CARICOM Heads of Government meeting in Gros Islet under the theme “From Resilience to Renewal in a Changing World,” urging leaders to put unity first and commit to a stronger, safer, fairer region. Regional Unity Under Strain: Outgoing CARICOM chair Dr. Terrance Drew pressed leaders to attend key decisions amid fresh scrutiny over the Barnett reappointment row, with Trinidad and Tobago expected to raise concerns again. Public Voice Push: CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett called for deeper public participation in regional talks, saying everyday citizens must have a stronger say in integration decisions. Associate Membership Grows: Martinique officially became CARICOM’s newest associate member effective June 16, bringing associate membership to seven and allowing participation in this week’s summit. Local Energy Relief: LUCELEC cut its July fuel surcharge to EC$0.225 per kWh, down from EC$0.308, after lower global fuel costs. Sport & Community: The CARICOM Road Run/Walk drew 250+ athletes across 15 countries, reinforcing the summit’s unity message.
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