AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEnergy & Utilities: APUA raised its fuel variation rate from 80 to 88 cents per kWh, pushing October electricity bills higher, while the government also signalled another fuel price increase this week tied to global energy shocks. Port & Infrastructure: Studies are advancing for a proposed Barbuda River Port relocation, with coastal, feasibility, and ground-work assessments underway before construction. Tourism & Airlift: British Airways added 3,000 seats by extending its daily London Gatwick flights through April 2027, and Antigua’s Giovanni Meyer is set to compete on Top Chef Canada. Governance & Oversight: A new APUA board was sworn in, with the Governor-General urging accountability and reliable water, electricity, and telecoms. Regional Fisheries: Antigua and Barbuda chaired a CRFM meeting in Jamaica where ministers approved new protocols on marine planning, seafood traceability, and tackling IUU fishing. Local Industry & Jobs: Antigua’s first 3-ply toilet paper factory is set to launch in October, and a new EC$30,000 boost sends the first all-girls robotics team to the FIRST Global Challenge. Transport & Legal Reform: Parliament approved an EC$87M Transport Board loan guarantee for road works, and the Industrial Court now faces a six-year time limit for employment-related cases.
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