AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoElectricity Costs Rise: APUA lifted its Fuel Variation Rate from EC$0.80 to EC$0.88 per kWh effective Oct 1, adding about EC$24 for a 300 kWh household before other charges. Fuel Prices at the Pump: Gasoline jumped $1.49 to $17.99 per gallon on Oct 1, while diesel stayed at $18.83, with PM Browne pointing to global shocks tied to the US-Iran conflict. Port & Construction Planning: Studies are advancing for a proposed Barbuda River Port relocation, including coastal, feasibility, geotechnical, and hydrological work before construction. Regional Fisheries Policy: Antigua and Barbuda chaired a CRFM ministerial meeting in Jamaica where ministers approved 12 fisheries resolutions on marine planning, seafood traceability, and tackling illegal fishing. Tourism & Aviation Capacity: British Airways extended its daily London Gatwick service to Antigua through April 2027, boosting UK arrivals. Local Industry & Jobs: Parliament approved a six-year time limit for Industrial Court cases, and a new EC$87M Transport Board loan guarantee targets road refinancing and works. Business & Community: A new APUA board was sworn in, and Flow’s “Every Six Gives Back” wrapped with donations to Sunshine Home for Girls and St. John Hospice.
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