AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTourism Workforce: Antigua and Barbuda has pledged a scholarship for the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s “30 Years, 30 Futures” campaign, which aims to fund 30 tourism students in 2027. Agriculture: FAO training equipped 31 local farmers and agricultural professionals with practical skills in nutrient, irrigation and fertigation management. More than 30,000 seedlings have also been distributed to boost food production, while the government is planning livestock-processing facilities to help reduce an annual import bill of about $150 million. CHOGM Business: The November summit is expected to bring about 4,000 visitors, giving hospitality businesses a major boost, with most properties reportedly sold out. A new Commonwealth platform is also showcasing more than 60 investment projects worth about US$30 billion across sectors including energy, transport, agriculture and manufacturing. Energy: Prime Minister Gaston Browne is pursuing Australian partnerships for renewable energy and expanded electric transport, alongside a proposed OECS renewable energy initiative. Construction: China has handed over 150 low-cost homes at Pelican Court; vacant units may be offered to new applicants.
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