AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFuel & Cost Pressure: Prime Minister Gaston Browne warns motorists to brace for more pump increases after gasoline rose to EC$16.50 and diesel to EC$16.25 per gallon following reduced government support. Education Pay Crunch: Over 300 teachers say they’re still missing retroactive pay as schools reopen, with the A&BUT validating claims before pushing the Ministry. Prison Policy Watch: Attorney Warren Cassell says August changes to Antigua and Barbuda’s prison remission rules could weaken incentives for good behaviour, shifting automatic release to “consideration.” Tourism & Culture: Antigua Carnival kings Young Lyrics and Tian Winter bring soca to London for Notting Hill Carnival, building buzz for Carnival’s 70th anniversary in 2027. Agriculture in Schools: Simon Bolivar Pre-School’s garden is highlighted as a hands-on model for early childhood agriculture learning. Ocean Policy: Ambassador Daven Joseph argues Antigua and Barbuda’s stance supports science-based “sustainable use” of ocean resources, rejecting claims it’s driven by payments. Industry & Remittances: JN Money and WapiPay expand ways to send money to Jamaica via JN Money’s local payout network.
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