AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRegional Investment: The US announced US$340.3 million for Caribbean and Central American connectivity, health and security, including US$175.8 million for undersea cables. Antigua and Barbuda joined the talks; no country-specific allocation was announced. Food Production: The government distributed a record 30,000 seedlings to farmers. Agriculture Minister Anthony Smith says plans for processing facilities aim to help cut the roughly EC$150 million spent annually on imported livestock products. Housing & Utilities: China-funded Pelican Court, an EC$50 million development with 150 homes, has been handed over, and vacant units may be offered to new applicants. A new water main is in place on High Street, with service checks and final works underway before road repairs. Tourism & Skills: Sandals Grande Antigua supervisor Ariel Joseph completed an executive hotel management diploma in Switzerland through a company scholarship. Shipping: The Antigua and Barbuda-flagged bulk carrier Cape Dao sank near the Strait of Hormuz after an attack; one crew member was killed.
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