AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTourism Leadership: Antigua and Barbuda’s Charles “Max” Fernandez has taken the chair of the Caribbean Tourism Organization, while Tourism Authority CEO Colin James will lead its board. The regional agenda includes stronger links between tourism and local businesses. Agriculture: Government will clear 102 acres across five districts, with recipients required to plant within 90 days. A one-million-gallon dam is also under construction in Bethesda to improve farmers’ water supply. St. John’s Redevelopment: High Street is set to anchor improvements to roads, drainage, utilities and public spaces. The Performing Arts Centre is expected to open on October 23, adding an 850-seat venue for cultural and business events. Fuel Sector: Station operators are again pressing for higher margins after closures disrupted supply. Cabinet says an increase is justified but difficult to implement immediately, while pushing for three new WIOC stations. Digital Economy: Cabinet is examining a proposal to help local creators collect revenue from online content through a new aggregation arrangement.
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