AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCPL Cricket: Imran Tahir, 47, produced a record-breaking five-wicket haul (5-17) as Guyana Amazon Warriors beat the St Lucia Kings by four wickets at Providence, bowling the Kings out for 119; Tahir’s feat made him the oldest to take a T20 five-for, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz impressed on CPL debut with 3-13. Local Sports: In the Saint Lucia Semi-Professional Football League, Soufrière roared past Gros Islet 5-1 and Vieux Fort North edged Mabouya Valley 3-2 in midweek action. Jobs & Economy: Saint Lucia’s unemployment fell to 10.1% in Q2 2026, down from 12.1% in Q1, with youth unemployment also improving to 15.5%. OECS Skills: OECS opens applications for advanced digital skills scholarships (Sept 10–20), offering training across areas like AI, cybersecurity, cloud, fintech and data analytics for eligible citizens including Saint Lucians. Governance & Integrity: Financial crime blogger Kenneth Rijock renewed questions about Saint Lucia’s cruise port deal with Global Ports Holding, alleging bribery and asking whether the country is getting fair value. Inclusion Campaign: The Ministry of Home Affairs launched “See Ability Not Disability” to promote disability-inclusive employment, featuring local disability ambassadors and a new public campaign.
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