AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEU Pressure on Golden Passports: The European Commission has warned Antigua and Barbuda and four other Eastern Caribbean states to phase out citizenship-by-investment by June 1, 2028, or risk losing Schengen visa-free access. Tourism & Travel: Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas made a cruise call to Antigua, boosting port-area business for vendors, taxis, tour operators and shops. CPL Cricket Business: Republic Bank CPL confirmed 2026 broadcast partners and matchday upgrades, including drone shows tied to fixtures featuring Antigua & Barbuda Falcons. Hurricane Watch: 268Weather cut its 2026 Atlantic forecast to 12 named storms and two major hurricanes, linking the shift to a strengthening El Niño while urging continued preparedness. Work & Livelihoods: The ILO warns El Niño 2026–27 could hit jobs and incomes across Latin America and the Caribbean, with agriculture, fisheries, energy and logistics among the most exposed. Local Industry Talent: Antiguans Ajenai Charles and Kha-Lique Harris were selected for the Caribbean STEM SPISE programme, while Gregory “Driftwood” Athill was re-elected president of the Antigua National Taxi Association. Health Support: The Calvin Ayre Foundation and MBS backed urgent overseas cardiac treatment for Ulysis James in Martinique.
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