AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFood & Manufacturing: La Vaquita is expanding its Hispanic cheese brand into U.S. foodservice nationwide, aiming to help restaurants deliver authentic menu items like quesadillas and tacos. Port & Logistics: Antigua and Barbuda Port Authority CEO Darwin Telemaque received a doctoral degree for research on sustainable port development and international relations. Energy & Cost of Living: PM Gaston Browne says rising global fuel prices from the U.S.-Iran conflict will push pump prices up, with gasoline and diesel increases set to ease subsidy pressure. Construction & Infrastructure: Cabinet updates include CHOGM-linked road rehabilitation in St John’s and utility pipe upgrades to support resurfacing. Training & Industry Skills: Antigua and Barbuda is investing EC$346,000 in an electric vehicle training laboratory, with hybrid/electric technician programmes approved. Housing & Social Development: The HAPPI programme faces demand outpacing delivery, with officials citing manpower and resource limits slowing home handovers. Maritime & Trade: A bulk carrier registered to Antigua and Barbuda (Sacura) continues international shipping routes, underscoring the island’s maritime links. Digital Skills: OECS Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship applications open Sept. 10, targeting advanced training across cybersecurity, AI, cloud, and data. Cannabis Sector Awareness: The Medicinal Cannabis Authority brings its substance-abuse awareness programme to the Harrison Center School of Continuing Education.
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