AGP Executive Report
Last update: 31 minutes agoLuxury Tourism Push: Antigua and Barbuda has welcomed the start of construction on the US$200M Long Bay Zen Resort, with PM Gaston Browne pitching “premium” guest experiences and higher pay for hotel workers as the project breaks ground at Long Bay. Resort Recognition: Hodges Bay Resort & Spa was named on Caribbean Journal’s 2026 “Cool List,” highlighting its design-led guest experience and Prickly Pear Island add-on. ICT/Utilities/Energy Focus: Minister Melford Nicholas says a strategic meeting is driving better collaboration and service delivery across ICT, utilities and energy for 2026. Agri & Food Security: Cabinet backed major dam projects aimed at boosting irrigation, cutting drought impacts, and supporting tissue culture and climate-smart farming. Local Industry Expansion: Sanmerna Paper Products is seeking land to expand its factory and re-enter regional export markets, prioritizing proximity to the Port of Kingston. Regional Connectivity & Disaster Prep: Air Peace’s West Africa–Caribbean route is framed as a trade/tourism unlock, while GEM plans a June 1 hurricane preparedness summit for coordinated response logistics. Sports & Business: Cricket West Indies unveiled its 2026 home season, with Antigua hosting Sri Lanka Tests and the wider schedule featuring New Zealand and Pakistan across the region.
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