AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAir Connectivity Boost: Sunrise Airways launched a twice-weekly direct Antigua–Barbados service under its “One Caribbean” plan, with officials calling it key for tourism, trade and family travel. Road Works: Government says Barbuda’s two-mile airport-to-River Dock road starts soon and should finish within eight weeks, with an independent monitor overseeing the job. Tourism Pressure Point: In the Senate, leaders said talks are underway to replace airlift expected after JetBlue exits, while US Visa Shock: reports claim several Antigua and Barbuda entertainers—including soca monarch Tian Winter—had US visas revoked, raising concerns for performers who rely on the US market. Cost of Living: Electricity prices jumped in the latest CPI, pushing annual inflation to 3.7% as fuel variation rates rose. Education & Skills: St Joseph’s Academy used EC$12,500 in Junior Chef prize money to buy commercial convection ovens, upgrading food and nutrition training. Policy & Governance: Antigua and Barbuda signed on to a new global AI governance framework (WAICO). Regional Trade Links: OECS and Morocco explored new opportunities for trade, investment and economic cooperation. Maritime Mystery: Caribbean interest grows in a washed-ashore “ghost boat” case, with clues pointing toward West Africa.
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