AGP Executive Report

Standards and Quality: Saint Lucia’s Bureau of Standards is gathering stakeholder input for the country’s first National Standardisation Strategy, which aims to strengthen regulations, improve product and service quality, and support trade and competitiveness. Digital Health: Saint Lucia joined Taiwan’s Global Health and Welfare Forum, where officials discussed using AI, data and digital tools in healthcare while protecting privacy and security. Agricultural Innovation: Roseau Combined School won Saint Lucia’s agri-innovation competition with an idea to use liquid made from soaked banana peels in crop production; other student projects explored ways to turn agricultural waste into useful products. Regional Connectivity: A US$340-million U.S. package for the Caribbean and Central America includes funding for digital infrastructure, including a submarine-cable programme intended to expand reliable high-speed internet. AI in Banking: Bank of Nevis leaders met in Saint Lucia to discuss how AI and digital services could improve customer experience and strengthen regional financial institutions.

Digital Connectivity: A US$340.3 million U.S. package for the Caribbean and Central America includes funding for health, security and digital infrastructure. Its largest item is US$175.8 million for a submarine-cable programme to expand and strengthen regional connectivity; Saint Lucia took part in the dialogue, but no country-specific allocation was announced. Standards and Trade: The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards is developing a National Standardisation Strategy, seeking stakeholder input to identify gaps and actions that could improve product quality, regulation and trade. Agri-Innovation: Roseau Combined School won Saint Lucia’s agri-innovation competition with a project testing liquid made from soaked banana peels as a crop input. Other student ideas included using technology to redirect agricultural waste and making biodegradable weed-control mats. Digital Banking and Health: Bank of Nevis officials joined an Eastern Caribbean bankers’ meeting in Saint Lucia focused on AI’s role in customer service. Saint Lucia also participated in a Taiwan forum on digital health, where officials discussed AI, health data and the need to protect privacy and secure information.

Regional Digital Infrastructure: A US$340 million Caribbean funding package includes potential projects in digital infrastructure, energy, critical minerals and ports. Saint Lucia joined the regional dialogue, but country-specific allocations have not been announced. Standards and Trade: The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards held a stakeholder workshop to validate findings for a National Standardisation Strategy, aimed at improving product quality, trade and regulatory systems. Agri-Innovation: Roseau Combined School won Saint Lucia’s agri-innovation competition with a project exploring liquid from soaked banana peels as a possible crop input; other student teams proposed ways to reuse agricultural waste. Digital Health: Saint Lucia took part in a Taiwan forum focused on AI, big data and digital health, including discussion of privacy, data security and transparent governance.

Digital Health: Saint Lucia joined Taiwan’s 2026 Global Health and Welfare Forum, focused on AI, big data and trusted digital care. Taiwan showcased smart medicine and connected electronic health records, while stressing privacy and data security. Agri-Innovation: Roseau Combined School won Saint Lucia’s IICA competition with a project testing liquid made from soaked banana peels as a crop input. Other students proposed digital ways to reuse farm waste and biodegradable mats to conserve water. Small-Business Technology: A Caribbean Development Bank-backed initiative will help businesses in Saint Lucia and four other countries adopt digital tools, improve efficiency and reach new markets. Connectivity: A US$340.3 million U.S. package for the Caribbean and Central America includes US$175.8 million for submarine cables to expand high-speed internet and strengthen network resilience. Renewable Energy: Saint Lucian climate advocate Genesis Alfred has joined IRENA’s Youth Council for 2026–28, bringing Caribbean youth perspectives to global clean-energy discussions. Tech Cooperation: Taiwan and Saint Lucia reaffirmed ties, with Taiwan highlighting its technology capabilities and development support.

Agri-Innovation: Roseau Combined School won Saint Lucia’s IICA competition with a project exploring liquid made from soaked banana peels as a crop input. Students also pitched ways to turn agricultural waste into useful products. Digital Health: Saint Lucia joined officials from 10 countries at a Taiwan forum on using AI, big data and digital tools in healthcare, with speakers stressing privacy, data security and transparent oversight. AI in Banking: Bank of Nevis leaders discussed AI’s potential to improve customer service at an Eastern Caribbean Bankers Association meeting in Saint Lucia. Renewable Energy: Saint Lucian environmental advocate Genesis Alfred will represent the Caribbean on IRENA’s Youth Council for 2026–2028, bringing regional perspectives to global energy-transition discussions. Digital Business: A Caribbean Development Bank-funded initiative will help small businesses in Saint Lucia and four other countries adopt digital tools and improve their resilience and competitiveness.

Agri-Innovation: Roseau Combined School won Saint Lucia’s IICA competition with a project exploring soaked banana peels as a crop input. Students also pitched ways to reuse farm waste and tackle weeds and water loss. Digital Health: Saint Lucia joined Taiwan’s Global Health and Welfare Forum, where officials discussed AI, big data and digital care, alongside safeguards for privacy and data security. Regional Technology: A Caribbean Development Bank-backed project will help businesses in Saint Lucia and four other countries adopt digital tools and strengthen resilience. Renewable Energy: Saint Lucian Genesis Alfred has been appointed to IRENA’s Youth Council for 2026–2028, bringing Caribbean perspectives to global energy-transition discussions. Banking Innovation: Bank of Nevis leaders met in Saint Lucia to discuss AI and digital transformation, with the bank aiming to improve customer service and operations.

Renewable Energy Leadership: Saint Lucian climate advocate Genesis Alfred has joined the International Renewable Energy Agency’s Youth Council, bringing Caribbean perspectives to global clean-energy discussions. Digital Business: A Caribbean Development Bank-backed initiative will help businesses in Saint Lucia and four other countries adopt digital tools and build resilience. Regional Connectivity: The United States announced $340.3 million for Caribbean and Central American programmes, including $175.8 million to expand and strengthen high-speed submarine cable networks; Saint Lucia took part in the regional dialogue. Climate Data: Commonwealth and Caribbean partners are training climate professionals to use satellite data, mapping tools and AI to support climate planning. Engineering and Agriculture: Isratech has opened a Saint Lucia store as it expands its regional business in agricultural, water, energy and chemical solutions.

Digital Business: Saint Lucia is among five countries in a Caribbean Development Bank initiative helping small businesses adopt digital tools, improve efficiency and compete in regional and international markets. Regional Connectivity: The U.S. has announced $340.3 million for Caribbean and Central American programmes, including $175.8 million to expand and strengthen submarine-cable networks; Saint Lucia took part in the regional dialogue. Clean Energy: Saint Lucian advocate Genesis Alfred will represent the Caribbean on IRENA’s Youth Council for 2026–2028, bringing regional youth perspectives to global renewable-energy discussions. Robotics: Saint Lucian students competed in the 2026 FIRST Global Challenge in South Korea with a robot built with support from local technology firm Orbtronics. Climate Data: Regional training is equipping climate professionals to use satellite data, geospatial tools and AI to support climate planning and action.

Regional Connectivity: A US$340.3 million U.S. package for the Caribbean and Central America includes US$175.8 million for submarine cables to expand high-speed internet and strengthen network reliability. Saint Lucia joined 14 other countries at the regional dialogue where the funding was announced. Renewable Energy Leadership: Saint Lucian environmental advocate Genesis Alfred has been named the Caribbean representative on IRENA’s Youth Council for 2026–2028, bringing regional perspectives to global energy-transition discussions. Robotics: Saint Lucia’s student team showcased a locally developed robot at the 2026 FIRST Global Challenge in South Korea, with support from technology company Orbtronics and engineer Kevon Clark. Business Technology: A Caribbean Development Bank-backed project will help small businesses in Saint Lucia and four other countries adopt digital tools and improve their competitiveness.

Industry and Skills: St Lucian economist Arthur Lewis’s development model is informing a call for Guyana to invest oil revenues in manufacturing, agro-processing and technical training to build jobs beyond petroleum. Technology: A feature on Taiwan’s rise as a technology leader highlights its ties with Saint Lucia, which will mark 20 years of diplomatic relations with Taiwan next year. Regional Connectivity: A US$340.3 million US package for the Caribbean and Central America includes US$175.8 million for submarine cables to expand high-speed internet and strengthen network resilience; Saint Lucia took part in the regional dialogue. Renewable Energy: Saint Lucian environmental advocate Genesis Alfred has joined the International Renewable Energy Agency’s Youth Council as the Caribbean representative for 2026–2028. Robotics: Saint Lucia’s student team showcased a robot at the FIRST Global Challenge in South Korea, with local company Orbtronics supporting development for a third year. Digital Business: A Caribbean Development Bank-backed project will help businesses in Saint Lucia and four other countries adopt digital tools and improve competitiveness. Climate Data: Regional training is equipping climate professionals to use satellite data, geospatial tools and AI for climate planning.

Regional Connectivity: The U.S. announced $340.3 million for Caribbean and Central American initiatives, including $175.8 million to expand and strengthen submarine cable networks. Renewable Energy: Saint Lucian climate advocate Genesis Alfred will represent the Caribbean on IRENA’s Youth Council for 2026–2028, bringing regional youth perspectives to global energy discussions. Robotics: Saint Lucia’s student team competed at the FIRST Global Challenge in South Korea with a robot designed to launch balls at a target. Local company Orbtronics supported the team for a third year. Digital Business: A Caribbean Development Bank-funded project will help small businesses in Saint Lucia and four other countries adopt digital tools and improve their resilience and competitiveness. Climate Technology: Regional climate professionals are training in satellite data, geospatial tools and AI to support climate planning and action.

Regional Connectivity: The U.S. announced a $340.3 million Caribbean and Central America package, including $175.8 million for submarine cables to expand high-speed internet and strengthen network reliability. Renewable Energy: Saint Lucian climate advocate Genesis Alfred will represent the Caribbean on IRENA’s Youth Council for 2026–2028, bringing regional youth perspectives to global energy discussions. Robotics: Saint Lucia’s student team competed at the FIRST Global Challenge in South Korea, building a robot with support from local technology company Orbtronics. Digital Business: A Caribbean Development Bank-funded initiative will help small businesses in Saint Lucia and four other countries adopt digital tools and improve their competitiveness. Climate Technology: Regional climate professionals are receiving training in satellite data, geospatial tools and AI to support climate planning across the Caribbean. Public Services: WASCO has launched online bill payment and account services, allowing customers to view statements and balances on their phones or computers.

Regional Connectivity: The U.S. has announced $340.3 million for Caribbean and Central American connectivity, health and security, including $175.8 million to expand and strengthen submarine cable networks. Saint Lucia was among the countries represented at the regional dialogue. Renewable Energy: Saint Lucian climate advocate Genesis Alfred will represent the Caribbean on IRENA’s Youth Council for 2026–28, bringing youth perspectives to global energy-transition discussions. Digital Business: A Caribbean Development Bank-backed project will help businesses in Saint Lucia and four other countries adopt digital tools and improve their resilience and competitiveness. Robotics: Saint Lucian students showcased their engineering skills at the FIRST Global Challenge in South Korea, with local technology company Orbtronics supporting the team’s robot development for a third year. Digital Services: WASCO has launched online bill payment and account services, letting customers check balances and statements by phone, tablet or computer.

Digital Services: WASCO has launched an online portal for Saint Lucia customers to pay bills, view statements and check balances by phone, tablet or computer. Renewable Energy: Saint Lucian climate advocate Genesis Alfred has been named the Caribbean representative on IRENA’s Youth Council for 2026–2028, bringing regional youth perspectives to global energy discussions. Robotics: Saint Lucia’s student team competed in the FIRST Global Challenge in South Korea, with local tech company Orbtronics supporting robot development and mentoring. Digital Business: A Caribbean Development Bank-backed initiative will help small businesses in Saint Lucia and four other countries adopt digital tools and improve their competitiveness. AI in Education: Education Minister Kenson Casimir says Saint Lucia is developing a framework to guide AI use in schools, aiming for the technology to support learning without making students and teachers dependent on it.

Robotics: Saint Lucian students represented the island at the FIRST Global Challenge in South Korea, building a robot to launch balls at targets with support from local company Orbtronics. Renewable Energy: Environmental advocate Genesis Alfred will represent the Caribbean on IRENA’s Youth Council for 2026–28, bringing youth-led energy solutions to global discussions. Digital Business: A Caribbean Development Bank-funded project will help small firms in Saint Lucia and four other countries adopt digital tools and strengthen their competitiveness. AI in Schools: Education officials are preparing a framework to guide AI use in classrooms, with the aim of supporting learning without fostering dependence on technology. Climate Data: Regional climate professionals are training in satellite data, geospatial tools and AI to help shape climate plans and unlock funding. Digital Services: WASCO has launched online bill payment and account access, letting customers check balances and statements by phone or computer.

Agricultural Training: Two Saint Lucians were among 102 graduates of Guyana’s School of Agriculture, where 65 women made up nearly two-thirds of the class. Renewable Energy: Saint Lucian advocate Genesis Alfred will represent the Caribbean on IRENA’s Youth Council for 2026–2028, bringing regional youth perspectives to global energy-transition discussions. Digital Business: A Caribbean Development Bank-funded initiative will help firms in Saint Lucia and four other countries adopt digital tools and strengthen their competitiveness. Robotics: Saint Lucia’s student team competed in the FIRST Global Challenge in South Korea, with Orbtronics supporting development of its ball-launching robot. Climate Technology: Regional climate professionals are training to use satellite data and AI to support climate planning and improve access to climate finance. Public Services: WASCO has launched online bill payment, digital bill viewing and balance enquiries, giving customers round-the-clock access to account services. AI in Education: Saint Lucia’s education ministry is developing a framework to guide AI use in schools, with the aim of supporting learning without making students and teachers dependent on the technology.