AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWaste-to-Energy Momentum: Antigua and Barbuda is pushing ahead with a regional Waste-to-Energy plan, holding a May 19 workshop under the Zero Waste in the Caribbean Project to help decision-makers convert trash into energy and ease landfill pressure, with support for 16 CARIFORUM countries and a fresh Eurodeck weighbridge system to tighten landfill data and planning. Tourism Growth & Trade Boost: The country is riding strong demand after hosting CTM 2026 for a second straight year, reporting 110,832 stayover visitors in Q1—up 7%—with the US still the biggest source market and cruise momentum supported by a new US$30m terminal. Parliament & Governance: Government leaders say major reform bills are set for Parliament’s second meeting, including updates tied to energy, mining, justice, transport, and governance. Food Security Push: Officials also moved to strengthen local food supply, including new abattoir arrivals and upgrades to the agriculture school.
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