AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTrade & Justice: The U.S. again refuses to pay Antigua and Barbuda nearly $400 million in compensation after losing a WTO case tied to the shutdown of the island’s internet gaming industry. Energy Costs: ECCB data shows Antigua and Barbuda recorded the lowest gasoline and diesel prices in the ECCU in July, with the lowest LPG cylinder prices ranking second in the union. Regional Policy for Services: OECS, UNCTAD and ECLAC wrapped up an evidence-based trade-in-services push using TiSSTAT to close data gaps and help member states build export strategies. Health & Safety: Antigua and Barbuda’s Department of Pharmaceutical Services issued recalls for specific batches of Diovan 160mg, Atorstan (atorvastatin) 10mg/20mg, and Cetirizine 5mg, urging patients not to stop meds without medical advice. Education & Skills: ABCAS opened a late application window (Aug 19–21) and highlighted new agriculture, tourism, fine arts/creative studies, and science/health programmes. Sports Infrastructure: World Athletics de-certified the YASCO track as a Class 2 facility, with officials in talks to relaid the surface. Workplace Dispute: PM Gaston Browne accused ONDCP staff of “cheating the system,” while the People’s Union hit back, citing long-running health and safety concerns.
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