AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTransport Finance: Parliament approved an EC$87M government guarantee for the Antigua and Barbuda Transport Board, with EC$67M to refinance debt and EC$20M earmarked for road works—an Opposition focus point as road funding questions resurface. Labour & Courts: A Limitation Amendment Bill 2026 now sets a six-year deadline to bring cases before the Industrial Court, aiming to end uncertainty over employment dispute timelines. Sports & Local Industry: Cool & Smooth/Joma Caribbean launched a school sports uniform programme for 50+ schools across eight disciplines, boosting youth participation and local sporting supply. Tourism Connectivity: Tourism Minister Charles Fernandez told a Miami conference that the city is a key gateway for Antigua and Barbuda’s tourism, trade, aviation and maritime links. Maritime Safety: India’s MEA reported 163 Indian seafarers on 12 vessels in the Persian Gulf west of the Strait of Hormuz, amid ongoing concerns over attacks on shipping. Energy Security: WIOC is exploring alternative fuel sources as Antigua watches for possible US diesel export restrictions. Football Infrastructure: FIFA President Gianni Infantino backed plans for a new 5,000-seat national football stadium, with land already earmarked. Community & Culture: Flow’s “Every Six Gives Back” wrapped up with donations to Sunshine Home for Girls and St. John Hospice, while Art Week’s schools competition invites entries on “The Rhythm of the Islands.”
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