AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy & Utilities: APUA says it wrote off “a couple of millions” in old customer debt under the election-period electricity amnesty, while also moving to protect the grid as it drafts a battery storage policy for homes with rooftop solar. Renewables Push: Government officials outline a major 55-megawatt renewable build, with solar paired with battery storage and grid upgrades, and a push to finance and start construction on a tight timeline. Dispute Resolution for Business: Carib Resolve Dispute Resolution Centre launched in Antigua to help individuals, businesses and organisations settle conflicts outside the courtroom. Biosecurity & Agriculture: Antigua and Barbuda is hosting talks to strengthen responses to biological threats, including its first confidence-building measure report under the Biological Weapons Convention. Food Security: The Ministry of Agriculture keeps Antigua’s ban on pork imports from the Dominican Republic in place due to African Swine Fever risk. Tourism & Trade Links: Antigua Cruise Port earned a Caribbean Best Cruise Terminal nomination, and Antigua and Barbuda joined the Maldives and the UN to launch an Island Investment Forum aimed at attracting investment for SIDS. Shipping & Safety: Antigua and Barbuda plans port X-ray machines to scan for illegal weapons, supporting tighter security for arrivals.
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