AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCannabis Tourism Push: Rastafari leader High Priest Selah says Antigua and Barbuda could lead the Caribbean in cannabis tourism by leveraging tropical outdoor growing conditions and Rastafari heritage. Education Pay Pressure: More than 300 teachers report missing or short retroactive pay as schools reopen, with the teachers’ union validating claims before taking them to the Ministry. Prison Policy Watch: Attorney Warren Cassell warns recent changes to Antigua and Barbuda’s prison remission rules could weaken incentives for good behaviour. Fuel Cost Shock: Prime Minister Gaston Browne warns motorists to brace for further pump increases after gasoline and diesel jumped by EC$2 per gallon following subsidy cuts, amid global price pressure. Energy & Industry: Nevis geothermal drilling is set to start within 60 days after a final rig inspection clears mobilisation. Cruise Port Development: SJDC says the new Antigua cruise port upland facility is on track and will be handed over when Global Ports’ lease ends. Regional Airlift: LIAT Air and interCaribbean say they’re monitoring the Tobago-Barbados gap after Caribbean Airlines ended direct service, but won’t rush into head-to-head capacity. Remittances Deal: JN Money and WapiPay expand ways to send money to Jamaica via JN Money’s local payout network. Sports & Culture: Antigua’s soca kings Young Lyrics and Tian Winter bring Carnival energy to London ahead of the 2027 70th anniversary.
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