AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTourism Investment: Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Antigua has begun installing pilings after completing most site works for its $400-million-plus Jolly Beach development. The project includes 82 hotel rooms and 134 residences, with opening expected in 2030. Tourism Leadership: Antigua and Barbuda has been named the Caribbean’s Leading Wedding Destination for 2026, while Tourism Minister Charles Fernandez takes the chair of the Caribbean Tourism Organization. Trade and Logistics: Crabbs Channel’s dredging gives the country a backup maritime route if access to St. John’s Harbour is disrupted, strengthening supply-chain resilience. Business Development: An Indian delegation visited Crispa Wholesale and A&B Farms under an initiative offering equipment support to small and medium-sized businesses; details of any assistance are not yet public. Regional Manufacturing: CARICOM teams are assessing whether the region can meet demand for paints, cement, glass bottles and bitumen, work that could shape future tariff decisions. Agriculture: The Agriculture Ministry is urging vigilance against Mediterranean fruit fly, warning that an outbreak could threaten crops and food security.
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