AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCybersecurity Boost for CHOGM 2026: Antigua and Barbuda signed a UK partnership MoU to strengthen cyber resilience, support the national CIRT, and improve prevention, detection, and incident response ahead of CHOGM. Power Reliability Under Scrutiny: A widespread outage hit Antigua Monday night; APUA restored electricity by early Tuesday after faults were isolated, but residents complained online about appliance-surge fears and network reliability. Regional Push on CBI: Nevis Premier Mark Brantley says Gaston Browne shouldn’t face the EU’s CBI phaseout demand alone, urging OECS and CARICOM coordination to protect a shared revenue base. Maritime Disruption Update: The Antigua-flagged Onego Otra was refloated after weeks stuck in Canada’s St. Lawrence River; inspections will follow to check for rudder-related damage. Tourism & Creative Industries: Elite Island Resorts hosted a creative-sector networking push to bring more local arts into guest experiences. Food & Skills Pipeline: Junior Chef Academy internships continue at Galley Bay Resort, building hands-on culinary talent for future regional competition. Agriculture & Water Stress: Farmers are holding off planting as El Niño looms, shifting focus to land prep and water management. Regional Media/Entertainment Pressure: An opposition senator raised concerns over US visa revocations affecting local music entertainers and the revenue impact of international performances.
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