AGP Executive Report

Digital Economy for Local Businesses: Export Saint Lucia’s four-day digital bootcamp (with Caribbean Export Development Agency) equipped 40 Saint Lucian MSMEs and exporters with tools for cloud tech, AI, data analytics, e-commerce, and cybersecurity, with the top 20 set to receive tailored digital transformation roadmaps. Clean Energy for Fisheries: The CRFM STAR-Fish project is ramping up clean energy interventions across the region, including Saint Lucia, to boost fisheries resilience using renewable power and cold storage, plus support for low-carbon certification and upgraded fish processing. National Data Collection with Drones: Saint Lucia’s Central Statistical Office is using drones to improve mapping and survey accuracy, stressing the work is for statistics, not surveillance. Healthcare Tech Upgrade: CariGenetics Saint Lucia and Lab Services & Consultations launched a partnership to bring genetic testing and advanced cancer diagnostics (including tumour and tissue testing) closer to patients, supporting more personalised treatment and future disease surveillance. Space Science: NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope findings on WASP-121 b show clear differences between the planet’s morning and evening atmospheres, strengthening models of hot exoplanet weather. Global Trading Infrastructure: ZAURIX opened a London office to expand services for automated and algorithmic traders, highlighting how AI and machine learning are reshaping trading infrastructure worldwide.

Local Tech & Data: Saint Lucia’s Central Statistical Office is using drones to update maps, improve survey accuracy, and reach hard-to-access areas—while stressing it’s for statistics, not surveillance. Regional Tourism Policy: The U.S. has denied a visa to the newly elected Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) president, Dominica’s Gregor Nassief, raising questions about how tighter U.S. visa rules could affect Caribbean tourism leadership. Space Science: NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has found clear differences between the morning and evening “twilight” regions of exoplanet WASP-121 b, showing the two sides have different temperatures and atmospheric makeup. Health & Diagnostics: A new partnership between CariGenetics Saint Lucia and Lab Services & Consultations aims to bring genetic testing and advanced cancer diagnostics closer to patients, supporting more personalised treatment. Caribbean Culture: Listwa Kannaval returns for its second year, with a theme focused on rhythm, language, and identity—and the role of Kwéyòl in musical storytelling. Cancer Care Links: Martinique says it’s ready to supply Guyana with radioactive drugs for certain cancers, highlighting growing regional cooperation in radiopharmaceuticals.

Space Science: The James Webb Space Telescope has found clear differences between the “morning” and “evening” sides of ultra-hot exoplanet WASP-121 b, showing the evening terminator absorbs more infrared light and has different atmospheric chemistry—strongly supporting models of heat being carried by fast winds. Local Tech & Data: Saint Lucia’s Central Statistical Office is using drones to update maps, improve survey accuracy, and reach hard-to-access areas, with officials stressing it’s for statistics, not surveillance. Health Tech (Regional, with St. Lucia links): Martinique says it can supply Guyana with radioactive nuclear drugs for certain cancers, highlighting how radiopharmaceutical manufacturing can expand access across the Caribbean. Genomics in Saint Lucia: CariGenetics Saint Lucia and Lab Services & Consultations have partnered to bring genetic testing and advanced cancer diagnostics closer to patients, including tumour genetics and sequencing capacity for future preparedness. Climate & Youth: A UNICEF-commissioned study across Barbados, Dominica, St Lucia and Antigua and Barbuda finds young people lag in awareness of green and circular economy opportunities, pointing to a communications gap. Transport & Development: The Caribbean Development Bank is framing traffic congestion as a development issue—affecting productivity, public health, and competitiveness—after research showed major annual losses from commuting delays.

Drones for Data: Saint Lucia’s Central Statistical Office is using drones to update maps, improve survey accuracy, and reach hard-to-access areas—while stressing it’s for statistics, not surveillance. Cancer Diagnostics Upgrade: A new partnership between CariGenetics Saint Lucia and Lab Services & Consultations aims to bring genetic testing, advanced cancer diagnostics, and tumour sequencing closer to patients, supporting more personalised treatment and future disease surveillance. Regional Health Cooperation: Martinique says it’s ready to supply Guyana with radioactive nuclear drugs for certain cancers, highlighting cross-Caribbean radiopharmaceutical capacity and patient access. Digital Healthcare Workflows: Adroit Infosystems showcased practical EHR and connected healthcare workflows at the CCFP Trinidad Chapter World Family Doctor Day Symposium, focusing on digitising real clinic operations and reducing workflow gaps. Green Economy Awareness: A UNICEF-commissioned study finds young people in Barbados, Dominica, St Lucia, and Antigua & Barbuda are not fully connecting climate resilience efforts to green economy opportunities. Traffic as a Development Issue: The Caribbean Development Bank frames congestion as a productivity, public health, and competitiveness problem, citing major annual losses from commuting delays. Boating & Local Manufacturing: A Trinidad and Tobago boat maker is expanding across the Caribbean and Florida with an offshore vessel designed for regional sea conditions and customised luxury cruising.

Cancer Care Tech: Martinique says it’s ready to supply Guyana with radioactive drugs for certain cancers, highlighting the growing regional push for radiopharmaceutical access. Local Health Innovation: A new partnership between CariGenetics Saint Lucia and Lab Services & Consultations aims to bring genetic testing, advanced cancer diagnostics, and sequencing closer to patients in Saint Lucia and the wider OECS. Digital Health Workflows: Adroit Infosystems showcased practical EHR and connected healthcare workflows at the CCFP Trinidad Chapter World Family Doctor Day Symposium, focusing on digitizing real clinic operations. Green Economy Awareness: A UNICEF-commissioned study finds young people in Barbados (and across surveyed islands including St Lucia) lag in understanding green and circular economy opportunities—pointing to a communications gap. Climate & Resilience Tech for Fisheries: The STAR-Fish project is scaling clean energy solutions for Caribbean fisheries, including renewable-powered cold storage and low-carbon certification support. Mobility Challenge: A report flags traffic congestion as a development issue across the Caribbean, with major productivity losses. Culture & Language: Listwa Kannaval returns for a June 10 discussion on how Saint Lucian music, including Kwéyòl, shapes identity.

Cancer Diagnostics in Saint Lucia: CariGenetics Saint Lucia and Lab Services & Consultations have launched a partnership to expand access to genetic testing, advanced cancer diagnostics, tumour genetics and immunohistochemistry—aiming for more personalised treatment and stronger local sequencing capacity. Green Jobs & Youth Awareness: A UNICEF-commissioned study finds young people in Barbados, Dominica, St Lucia and Antigua & Barbuda are not fully connecting climate resilience and green/circular economy opportunities to real pathways—pointing to a communications gap. Public Health in the Caribbean: A Grenada-focused piece highlights the “double burden” of disease, where non-communicable conditions now drive most deaths while undernutrition risks persist. Mobility as Development: Caribbean traffic congestion is framed as a productivity, public health and climate issue, with research cited on major annual losses from commuting delays. Clean Energy for Fisheries: The STAR-Fish project (CAD4.324m) is pushing renewable energy and low-carbon upgrades for cold storage and fish processing across several OECS and Caribbean states, including St Lucia. Tourism Tech & AI: At HITEC, coverage asks whether AI will replace established hospitality tech vendors, as new AI tools enter the market. Local Governance Update: Saint Lucia’s taxi union moves to close ranks after resignations, discussing the long-awaited permit system to improve regulation and enforcement.

Cancer Diagnostics in Saint Lucia: CariGenetics Saint Lucia is partnering with Lab Services & Consultations to expand access to genetic testing, advanced cancer diagnostics, tumour genetics and immunohistochemistry—aiming for more personalised treatment and stronger local sequencing capacity. Regional Health Supply: Martinique says it can supply Guyana with radioactive nuclear drugs and isotopes for certain cancers, with survivors pointing to improved access to tests and care. Green Economy Awareness: A UNICEF-commissioned study finds youth in Barbados, Dominica, St Lucia and Antigua & Barbuda lag in understanding green and circular economy opportunities, suggesting a communications gap. Mobility and Growth: The Caribbean Development Bank frames traffic congestion as a development issue—linked to productivity, public health and climate impacts—urging solutions across small island states. Taxi Tech Push: Saint Lucia’s National Taxi Union is developing an app to help drivers and riders manage trips and finances digitally as Uber expands. Tourism Tech Meets Wellness: A St Lucia “longevity village” concept is pitched as physician-led, science-based wellness hospitality, while regional tourism leaders meet in New York for Caribbean Week 2026 under “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences.”

Cancer Care Links: Martinique says it can supply Guyana with radioactive drugs for certain cancers, with survivors including a St Lucia resident describing improved access to treatment and lab tests. Local Health Tech: CariGenetics Saint Lucia and Lab Services & Consultations have launched a partnership to expand genetic testing, advanced cancer diagnostics, and sequencing—aiming for more personalised care and better future disease surveillance. Green Jobs Awareness: A UNICEF-commissioned study across Barbados, Dominica, St Lucia and Antigua and Barbuda found young people lag in awareness of green and circular economy opportunities, pointing to a communication gap. Mobility & Growth: The Caribbean Development Bank highlights traffic congestion as a development issue, linking long daily delays to productivity losses and higher costs. Tourism Policy: The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association released a framework urging “smart regulation” of short-term rentals across the region. Regional Tourism Push: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 brings ministers together under “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences,” focusing on connectivity and resilience. Taxi Sector Update: Saint Lucia’s National Taxi Union met members about a new app and progress toward a taxi permit system to improve regulation and enforcement.

Green Economy Awareness: A UNICEF-commissioned study across Barbados, Dominica, St Lucia and Antigua and Barbuda found young people are not clearly connecting climate resilience investments to real opportunities in the green and circular economy, with Barbados showing the lowest awareness levels before concepts were explained. Cancer Tech in St Lucia: CariGenetics Saint Lucia and Lab Services & Consultations have launched a partnership to expand access to genetic testing, advanced cancer diagnostics, sequencing and precision health—aiming to support tumour genetics and immunohistochemistry for more personalised treatment decisions. Regional Medicines Access: PAHO and OECS-PPS opened a joint planning workshop in the Eastern Caribbean focused on improving sustainable access to safe, effective essential medicines and health technologies. Cancer Care Supply Link: Martinique’s oncology centre says it is ready to supply Guyana with radioactive drugs to treat certain cancers, highlighting cross-island collaboration in radiopharmaceuticals. Mobility & Development: The Caribbean Development Bank is treating traffic congestion as a development issue, citing major productivity and public health costs across the region. Local Transport Digital Push: Saint Lucia’s National Taxi Union is exploring a new app and permit-related updates as it responds to Uber competition and aims for better regulation and transparency. Sports: The Karen Beaubrun Swim Meet returns with nearly 200 swimmers competing across SLAF clubs, including Olympians Mikaili Charlemagne and Jayhan Odlum-Smith. Youth & Sports Abroad: Saint Lucian table tennis player Joshua Lubin trained in Taiwan while preparing for biotechnology and food nutrition studies.

Cancer Care & Diagnostics: Saint Lucia’s CariGenetics and Lab Services & Consultations have launched a partnership to expand access to genetic testing, advanced cancer diagnostics, and sequencing—aiming for more personalised treatment via tumour genetics and immunohistochemistry, plus better preparedness for future health threats. Cancer Survivorship: National Cancer Survivors Day is marked today, spotlighting the lived challenges of survivors and celebrating improved survival driven by advances in cancer research and care. Regional Medical Supply: Martinique’s oncology centre is ready to supply Guyana with radioactive drugs for certain cancers, showing how regional radiopharmaceutical capacity can support treatment access. Tourism Meets Agriculture: A guest lecture highlights how travellers increasingly want authentic, place-based experiences—pushing hospitality to better connect with local agriculture and culture. Mobility & Development: The Caribbean Development Bank flags traffic congestion as a development issue, linking it to productivity losses, public health impacts, and climate costs. Local Tech & Transport: The National Taxi Union is developing an app to help drivers and riders manage trips and finances digitally as Uber competition grows. Clean Energy for Fisheries: The STAR-Fish project is ramping up renewable energy and low-carbon upgrades for Caribbean fisheries, including cold storage and support for low-carbon certification.

Health Tech in the OECS: CariGenetics Saint Lucia and Lab Services & Consultations have launched a partnership to bring genetic testing, advanced cancer diagnostics (including tumour genetics and immunohistochemistry), and sequencing closer to patients, aiming for more personalised care and better disease surveillance. Regional Mobility & Development: The Caribbean Development Bank says traffic congestion is a development problem, not just transport—citing major productivity losses across the region, including hundreds of hours lost annually in Trinidad and Tobago. Tourism Policy & Regulation: The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association released a comprehensive short-term rental framework, urging “smart regulation” so STRs can support local entrepreneurship while destinations strengthen oversight. Caribbean Week in New York 2026: Tourism ministers and officials gathered in Manhattan under “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences” to push connectivity, resilience, and a unified regional tourism voice. Clean Energy for Fisheries: The STAR-Fish project is ramping up renewable energy and low-carbon upgrades for Caribbean fisheries, including cold storage and support for low-carbon certification. Local Transport Tech: Saint Lucia’s National Taxi Union is developing an app to organise drivers and improve transparency as Uber competition grows. Earthquake Alert: A magnitude 6.0 quake was felt across several eastern Caribbean islands, with monitoring ongoing and no immediate damage reported.

Health Tech in St. Lucia: CariGenetics Saint Lucia and Lab Services & Consultations have launched a partnership to expand access to genetic testing, advanced cancer diagnostics (including immunohistochemistry and tumour genetics), and sequencing—aiming for more personalised treatment and stronger disease surveillance. Regional Mobility & Growth: The Caribbean Development Bank says traffic congestion is a development issue, linking daily gridlock to productivity losses, higher fuel costs, and public health impacts across small island states. Tourism Strategy in New York: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 is bringing tourism ministers and officials together under “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences,” as leaders push connectivity, resilience, and a shift toward cultural and regenerative travel. Taxi Sector Update: The National Taxi Union is rolling out a new app concept and pushing for a long-awaited taxi permit system to improve regulation and enforcement as Uber competition grows. Climate & Youth Awareness: A UNICEF-commissioned study finds youth in Barbados lag behind peers in green and circular economy awareness, pointing to a communications gap rather than lack of interest. Clean Energy for Fisheries: Canada-funded STAR-Fish is ramping up renewable energy and cold-chain support for Caribbean fisheries, including low-carbon certification pathways. Regional Environment Response: OECS partners met in Dominica to strengthen coordinated action on sargassum management and coastal resilience. Earthquake Report: A magnitude 6.0 quake was felt across parts of the eastern Caribbean, with monitoring ongoing and no immediate damage reported.

Cancer diagnostics upgrade: CariGenetics Saint Lucia and Lab Services & Consultations have launched a partnership to bring genetic testing, tumour genetics, immunohistochemistry, and sequencing capacity closer to patients—aiming for more personalised cancer care and better health planning across Saint Lucia and the OECS. Regional health access: A PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS joint workshop in Castries pushed for sustained access to safe, effective medicines and health technologies, focusing on barriers like affordability and supply chains. Taxi tech and regulation: The National Taxi Union is developing a rider/driver/NTU app as Uber expands in Saint Lucia, while also working to ensure every TX-plate driver has the required permit by end-September to strengthen enforcement. Climate and youth awareness: UNICEF-commissioned research for World Environment Day found Barbados youth lag in awareness of green and circular economy opportunities, pointing to a communications gap rather than lack of interest. Clean energy for fisheries: The STAR-Fish project is scaling clean energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries, including renewable power and cold-chain upgrades, across multiple countries including St Lucia. Earthquake update: A magnitude 6.0 quake was felt across the eastern Caribbean; the UWI Seismic Research Centre is monitoring and asking for felt reports. Tourism policy push: The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association released a comprehensive short-term rental framework to help destinations regulate STRs while capturing growth responsibly. Caribbean Week in New York: Tourism ministers and officials gathered in Manhattan for Caribbean Week 2026 under “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences,” aligning on market strategy and resilience.

Climate & Youth: A UNICEF-commissioned Eastern Caribbean study says Barbados’ youth lag behind peers in awareness of green and circular economy opportunities, pointing to a communications gap rather than low interest—findings also include St. Lucia and aim to shape youth-inclusive climate programmes. Health Tech: CariGenetics Saint Lucia and Lab Services & Consultations have launched a partnership to expand access to genetic testing, advanced cancer diagnostics, and sequencing, including tumour genetics and immunohistochemistry to support more personalised treatment and future disease surveillance. Regional Tourism Tech & Policy: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 brings tourism ministers and officials together under “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences,” highlighting a shift toward cultural and regenerative travel and pushing regional coordination amid tougher global competition. Transport Innovation: Saint Lucia’s National Taxi Union is moving toward a digital app platform to manage drivers, jobs, and payments as Uber grows, alongside efforts to roll out a permit system for better regulation. Earth & Safety: A magnitude 6.0 earthquake was felt across parts of the eastern Caribbean, including St. Lucia, with monitoring ongoing and residents urged to submit felt reports.

Precision Health in St. Lucia: CariGenetics Saint Lucia and Lab Services & Consultations have launched a partnership to expand access to genetic testing, advanced cancer diagnostics, and sequencing—aiming to support tumour genetics and immunohistochemistry so clinicians can move from generalised care to more personalised treatment, while also strengthening disease surveillance and future preparedness. Caribbean Health Tech Access: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS opened a joint planning workshop in Castries focused on sustained access to safe, effective, quality-assured medicines and health technologies across Eastern Caribbean small island states, with Saint Lucia’s Ministry of Health calling out affordability and supply-chain barriers. Clean Energy for Fisheries: Canada-funded STAR-Fish is ramping up clean energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries, including renewable energy and cold storage to improve cold-chain efficiency, plus support for low-carbon certification across countries including St Lucia. Regional Climate Response: OECS partners met in Dominica for a SARSEA workshop to coordinate practical sargassum management and coastal resilience actions, backed by AFD funding. Local Tech & Transport: The National Taxi Union is developing an app for riders and drivers to manage bookings, digital payments, and driver/financial history as Uber competition grows. Earthquake Watch: A magnitude 6.0 quake was felt across parts of the eastern Caribbean, with the UWI Seismic Research Centre urging residents to submit felt reports.

Cancer Diagnostics Boost: CariGenetics Saint Lucia and Lab Services & Consultations have launched a partnership to expand access to genetic testing, advanced cancer diagnostics, and sequencing in Saint Lucia and the wider OECS, including tumour genetics and immunohistochemistry to support more personalised treatment and better disease surveillance. Regional Health Procurement: A PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS joint planning workshop in Castries focused on improving sustained access to safe, effective, quality-assured medicines and health technologies across Eastern Caribbean small island states, with Saint Lucia’s Ministry of Health highlighting affordability and supply-chain barriers. Clean Energy for Fisheries: The STAR-Fish project is scaling clean energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries and aquaculture, with St Lucia among participating countries, targeting renewable-powered cold storage and low-carbon certification to strengthen resilience and competitiveness. Climate Pressure Watch: Caribbean islands are facing worsening drought and heat stress linked to a strong El Niño pattern, threatening water supplies, agriculture, and tourism infrastructure. Local Transport Tech: The National Taxi Union is developing a local app to help drivers and riders manage trips and records digitally as Uber competition grows. Earthquake Update: A magnitude 6.0 quake rattled parts of the eastern Caribbean, with tremors felt in Saint Lucia and no immediate damage reported.