AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCPL 2026: The Saint Lucia Kings kicked off their season with a nail-biting four-run win over the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons at Arnos Vale, thanks to Andries Gous’ 82 off 51 and Matthew Forde’s calm final-over bowling. Politics & governance: Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre and Opposition Leader Allen Chastanet traded sharp claims over audits for the Saint Lucia Social Development Fund, with Pierre rejecting the allegation that no audits were completed under the current administration. Sports tourism: The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority signed a multi-year partnership with Arsenal, naming SLTA as an official destination partner to boost the island’s profile in key UK markets and support an academy hub. Health: Saint Lucia’s Ministry of Health launched the National Cancer Registry with support from CARPHA, IARC and PAHO to strengthen surveillance and cancer prevention planning. Community & youth: Kids Summerfest returns on August 16 with a focus on bullying awareness, child safety and empowerment, while the Gros Islet Football League runs a youth tournament aimed at “kicking out crime and violence.” Public safety: A 28-year-old mother, Tenisha Yarde, died days after a Rodney Bay incident where she was run over by a bus; police say the investigation is ongoing.
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