AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTourism & Culture: The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority brought Antigua Carnival to Brooklyn for the West Indian Day Parade, kicking off the run-up to Carnival 2027’s 70th anniversary. Local Industry & Trade: A new CHOGM 2026 “One Commonwealth, One Team” cricket exhibition match series is set for 1 November at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, supported by government and Commonwealth partners. Education & Workforce Pipeline: ABCAS welcomed 1,200+ students for 2026/2027, including a first agriculture cohort, strengthening training pathways for jobs and entrepreneurship. Labour & Public Services: The Antigua and Barbuda Union of Teachers says 300+ teachers are still waiting on retroactive pay as schools reopen, with claims being validated before action. Energy Costs: PM Gaston Browne warns motorists could face further fuel price increases as global petroleum prices climb after a recent EC$2 per gallon jump. Governance & Justice: Attorney Warren Cassell says Cabinet’s prison remission rule change could weaken incentives for good behaviour. Business & Payments: JN Money Services partnered with WapiPay to expand remittance options to Jamaica via JN Money’s payout network.
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