AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUtilities & Energy: APUA marks 53 years powering Antigua and Barbuda with electricity, water and telecoms, while the government reiterates plans to transform the utility for more sustainable supply, lower energy costs and affordable broadband. Sports Business: Cricket West Indies brings in global advisory firm Teneo to review its reorganisation and cost optimisation, aiming to strengthen operations and long-term sustainability. Health & Regulation: Minister Michael Joseph tours the Medicinal Cannabis Authority and licensed facilities, praising traceability and oversight while stressing the need for stronger public education on medicinal use. Housing & Infrastructure: Cabinet expands affordable housing via rent-to-own in Bolans and Barbuda and backs Booby Alley with management for maintenance, sewage and solar systems. Tourism Development: Plans move ahead for a Darkwood Beach public park and a Perry Bay–Keeling Point marina, housing and commercial hub, both subject to environmental assessments. Regional Industry Links: OECS pushes community-based tourism as a growth engine, with a Saint Lucia workshop focused on turning local communities into primary beneficiaries. Caribbean Finance: World Bank classifies Antigua and Barbuda as high-income, and appoints Achim Fock as Division Director for the Caribbean. Public Safety: Cabinet warns police will intensify enforcement against illegal ski masks in public.
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