AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFuel Supply: After private stations closed during a dispute over dealer margins, Cabinet directed WIOC to pursue three new stations; the government says a margin increase is planned before year-end. Regional Industry: CARICOM teams will assess whether the region can meet demand for paints, cement, glass bottles and bitumen, findings that could shape future tariffs. Tourism: Antigua and Barbuda’s Charles “Max” Fernandez now chairs the CTO, while junior tourism minister Janica Adams earned special recognition at its youth congress. Agriculture: A 102-acre land-clearing programme and a one-million-gallon dam under construction in Bethesda aim to expand food production and improve water access for farmers. Infrastructure: High Street is set to lead a St. John’s redevelopment covering roads, drainage, utilities and public spaces. Shipping: The Antigua-flagged tanker Acers was struck by projectiles off Qatar, underscoring rising risks to commercial vessels and energy shipments.
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