AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCBI Shock for OECS: Nevis Premier Mark Brantley says Antigua and Barbuda and other OECS states must build a future beyond Citizenship by Investment after the EU warned CBI must end by June 1, 2028, warning visa-free access could be hit. Agriculture & Food Security: Antigua and Barbuda opened a new Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory with China support to produce disease-free planting materials and boost crop resilience. Climate Resilience Finance: A $10m Adaptation Fund push is upgrading drainage in Antigua’s McKinnon’s watershed and adding low-interest loans so households can climate-proof homes. Housing & Energy Financing: PM Gaston Browne says Antigua is exploring a US$100m concessional loan for affordable housing and renewable energy, with a US DFC visit expected July 15. Local Agri-Industry Push: Government plans to start construction of two modern abattoirs and is moving ahead with a Cassada Gardens food distribution and cold-storage hub to cut costs. Aviation & Connectivity: Trans Anguilla Airways marks a milestone with GDS integration to strengthen inter-island travel links, including Antigua. Digital & Telecom: Flow launches “We Live For This” summer campaign tied to CPL, while a UWI-CTU MoU strengthens regional digital policy and resilience work. Sports Business: WCPL names Limacol as title sponsor for the women’s T20 tournament, signaling more investment in regional women’s cricket.
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