AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFuel Supply: Prime Minister Gaston Browne says state-owned WIOC will add storage tanks and fuel pumps and open new stations, as dealers again take industrial action over margins. Tourism: Tourism Minister Charles “Max” Fernandez has been elected chair of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Council of Ministers, restoring Antigua and Barbuda to the post after more than 15 years. The country also ranked seventh among Caribbean and Atlantic islands in Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards. Agriculture: New dam works aim to increase water capacity for farmers and support local production, though officials have not released a location or completion date. Clean Energy: Electric vehicles are on their way for CHOGM in November under Antigua and Barbuda’s partnership with Octopus Energy, marking its first practical delivery. Aviation: The Airport Authority has joined the regional airports council’s governing board for 2026–27, creating opportunities to advance infrastructure, safety and connectivity. Barbuda Trade: A proposed new port would allow direct container shipments, potentially cutting cargo handling and transport costs for the island.
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