AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRegional Security: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and CARICOM’s IMPACS signed a landmark deal to share biometric data for border and immigration vetting, aimed at flagging risky or fraudulently documented travellers before they reach the region or the U.S. CARICOM Leadership & Cost of Living: At CARICOM’s 51st Heads meeting in Saint Lucia, leaders and the private sector agreed measures to cut import costs and improve affordability, including pushing a regional ferry plan and reducing trade barriers. CARICOM Expansion: Martinique officially joined CARICOM as the seventh associate member, gaining the right to attend meetings after a decade-long process. Saint Lucia Safety Alert: The U.S. raised its travel advisory for Saint Lucia to Level 2, citing violent crime risks and slower police response, with guidance for visitors on cash, valuables, and personal safety. ECCB Monetary Council: Dominica’s Dr. Irving McIntyre assumed chairmanship of the ECCB Monetary Council, pledging to protect financial stability across the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union. Humanitarian Aid: Seven CARICOM states shipped 88 containers of relief supplies to earthquake-hit Venezuela, including water tanks, medicines, food, and earth-moving equipment. Sports Spotlight: Saint Lucian sprinter Julien Alfred set a Diamond League 200m world lead and moved to third on the all-time list.
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