AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRegional Manufacturing: CARICOM teams will assess whether the region can meet demand for paints, cement, glass bottles and bitumen, helping trade ministers decide future tariffs. Their meetings run October 12–27. Tourism: Antigua and Barbuda will host the 2027 State of the Tourism Industry Conference, following its election to lead the Caribbean Tourism Organization. Fuel Supply: After private station closures disrupted access to fuel, Cabinet has urged WIOC to pursue three new stations. The dispute over dealers’ margins continues, with the government promising an increase before year-end. Agriculture: Officials are warning that Mediterranean fruit fly could threaten crops and food security. Meanwhile, a 102-acre land-clearing programme and a new one-million-gallon dam in Bethesda aim to support local production and water access for farmers. Infrastructure: High Street is slated to lead a wider St. John’s redevelopment, with planned work on roads, drainage, utilities and public spaces.
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