AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoShipping: Antigua and Barbuda-flagged bulk carrier Cape Dao sank near the Strait of Hormuz after being struck in September; one crew member was killed. The Singapore-flagged GFS Pride also sank, with all 21 crew rescued, underscoring risks to commercial shipping. Tourism: Antigua and Barbuda will host the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s State of the Tourism Industry Conference from October 4–8, 2027. Tourism Minister Charles Fernandez has also been elected CTO chair, giving the country a leading role in regional tourism policy. Food Supply: Prime Minister Gaston Browne outlined plans for cold and dry storage, a farmers’ market, a supermarket, two abattoirs and new water infrastructure to support local production. Renewable Energy: Browne said Barbuda could run entirely on renewable power within 18 to 24 months, with plans to expand generation and add battery storage; construction timing and financing remain unclear. Construction: The $400 million-plus Nikki Beach resort project has begun piling work at Jolly Beach, moving toward vertical construction and a planned 2030 opening.
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