AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEducation & Skills: Saint Lucia posted its strongest overall CSEC results in six years, with a 78.93% pass rate (above the regional 72.18%). Gains came with a clear warning sign: more than half of candidates failed Mathematics, even as several other subjects hit very high pass rates. Health Systems Training: PAHO/WHO and partners trained about 25 health professionals across seven Eastern Caribbean countries to manage severe infections and critical illness, using simulation and practical skills, including point-of-care ultrasound. Energy Efficiency in Buildings: Saint Lucia will host a CARICOM meeting (Aug 31–Sep 3) to review and update the Regional Energy Efficiency Building Code and minimum performance standards. Local Governance: Vieux-Fort’s new mayor, Rhyesa Joseph, pledged a “new era” focused on community-led development and better respect for municipal workers. Agriculture & Research: SALCC is running climate-smart crop trials (including bell peppers) to help farmers boost productivity and resist climate and disease pressures. Tech & Business: A regional push led by the Caribbean Development Bank will support at least 150 MSMEs across the Eastern Caribbean to adopt digital tools and improve competitiveness.
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