AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEnergy & Utilities: APUA says it wrote off “a couple of millions” in old customer debt under an election-period amnesty, while also moving to protect the grid as it drafts a battery storage policy for homes with rooftop solar. Renewables Push: Government officials are advancing a proposed 55-megawatt solar project, stressing it must come with battery storage and grid upgrades to avoid reliability issues. Agriculture & Food Security: Cabinet directed more acreage into cultivation and backed programmes like a tissue culture lab at Bethesda plus partnerships to improve sweet potato varieties, aiming to boost local food reaching households and hotels. Water Access & Local Production: Government plans to expand water access as the push for local food production intensifies. Dispute Resolution: Antigua and Barbuda launched the Carib Resolve Dispute Resolution Centre, offering mediation as a faster, cheaper alternative to court battles. Creative Industries: Work is underway on a White Paper and roadmap to formalise and grow Antigua and Barbuda’s music, film, festivals and other creative industries as an economic driver. Tourism & Transport: Antigua Cruise Port scored a nomination for Caribbean’s Best Cruise Terminal 2026, following major berth and terminal upgrades. Regional Investment: Antigua and Barbuda joined the Maldives and the UN to launch an Island Investment Forum aimed at attracting sustainable investment across Small Island Developing States.
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