AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEducation & Community Honours: Irene B. Lady Williams was posthumously honoured by the Irene B. Williams Secondary School for decades of service to education and nation-building. Tertiary Skills Boost: ABCAS held its inaugural graduation, celebrating 200+ students as the new public college unifies programmes from former institutions, including agriculture short-course participants. Public Safety Crackdown: Cabinet warned police will actively remove illegal ski masks in public, allowing them only for legitimate work-related use. Housing & Home Ownership: Government expanded affordable housing with rent-to-own options for Bolans and Barbuda and support structures for Booby Alley, with China-backed funding noted for the projects. Tourism & Culture: ABTA opened applications for Antigua and Barbuda Art Week (Nov 11–18) and highlighted a junior chef win at Island Eats Toronto. Industry Infrastructure: Antigua Slipway launched phase two of the Marine Railway redevelopment in English Harbour, targeting construction in late July and expanded vessel servicing capacity. Energy Planning: Antigua is exploring a geothermal electricity link from Nevis via an undersea line, though costs and approvals are still unclear. Regional Business & Jobs: Cricket West Indies engaged Teneo to review reorganisation and cost optimisation for long-term sustainability. Stats & Policy: CARICOM’s statistics push continues in Barbados ahead of the 2030 census round, with gaps and next steps on the agenda.
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