AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMaritime Security at UNGA: India and Liberia launched a “Group of Friends” to push for safety and security of shipping and seafarers after repeated attacks across the Gulf, Red Sea and Black Sea, with India calling them “simply unacceptable” and citing incidents involving Antigua and Barbuda-flagged vessels. Antigua & Barbuda Shipping Hit: A Russian strike killed the captain of an Antigua and Barbuda-flagged cargo ship in the Black Sea, underscoring the risks facing merchant fleets. Fuel Costs & Hormuz Link: A look at how September’s EC$2-a-gallon fuel jump in Antigua and Barbuda ties to global supply shocks from the Strait of Hormuz—plus local policy decisions that affect what drivers actually pay. Energy Transition Deal: Antigua and Barbuda and Octopus Energy signed a partnership to explore cheaper, cleaner power via solar, battery storage, EVs and a possible virtual power plant. Tourism Marketing Push: Antigua and Barbuda is leaning into AI-influenced travel discovery and launching “Love Link Caribbean,” a dating tourism reality series filmed on-island. Water Boost: Japan-backed reverse osmosis capacity is expanding Antigua’s water supply with a second 400,000-gallon unit. Culture in Schools: The Warri Revival Programme is set to bring the traditional game into public schools and train students, with a push for UNESCO recognition. Tourism Investment: Royal Caribbean’s $3B deal for a 50% stake in Sandals and Beaches signals a new scale-up phase for Caribbean all-inclusives, with Antigua and Barbuda positioned in the mix.
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