AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPrison Reform in Focus: A new look at Saint Lucia’s penal system revisits how the Bordelais Correctional Facility (opened in 2003) was meant to replace the overcrowded, unsafe Her Majesty’s Prison in Castries—and why rehabilitation and lower reoffending remain the ongoing challenge. Tech for Policing: The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force received a technology boost from Taiwan’s embassy, with two desktop computers donated to strengthen administrative and operational support. Forensics & Crime Fighting: A regional push is strengthening forensic science across the Caribbean, with U.S. support for lab upgrades and training aimed at improving detection of synthetic drugs and producing court-ready links between cases across borders. Digital Governance: Prime Minister Andrew Holness told delegates at the CPA Caribbean conference that technology should serve democracy—not replace human judgement—while parliaments modernise for citizens’ expectations. Tourism Meets Science: Saint Lucia has officially launched its National Underwater Sculpture Park, aiming to create sustainable reef habitat while building a new tourism product that tells local stories. Workplace Rights: The University of Queensland signed an enforceable undertaking after about $11 million in wage underpayments over nearly a decade, affecting thousands of staff across campuses including St Lucia in Brisbane.
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