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Private Aviation & Jobs: Signature Aviation earned Great Place To Work® certification for the third straight year, including its Antigua & Barbuda operations, highlighting staff-led workplace feedback. Regional Air Connectivity: PM Gaston Browne renewed the push for an OECS airline, blaming daily delays and cancellations on existing carriers after long waits while travelling to regional meetings. Tourism & Skills Pipeline: ABHTA launched the Taste of Wadadli Junior Chef Academy 2026, placing 14 high school students in local hotel and restaurant kitchens for six weeks of hands-on training. Water & Utilities: APUA announced maintenance at the Fort James Reverse Osmosis Plant, with intermittent supply expected in multiple communities from July 14–17. Carnival Readiness: Sports Minister Dwayne George inspected the Antigua Recreation Grounds, saying preparations are about 70% complete for Carnival 2026. Business Leadership: The Antigua and Barbuda Chamber of Commerce named its 2026–2027 executive team, led by Celia Samuel, with directors spanning banking, tech, telecoms, shipping and retail. Maritime Security: PM Browne will open the Global Maritime Security and Sanctions Enforcement Symposium, focused on strengthening enforcement against illicit maritime activity. Food Security Funding: ECCB Monetary Council approved an extra EC$25 million grant to boost food and nutrition security across the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union. Healthcare Partnerships: Antigua and Barbuda signed seven cooperation agreements with Hangzhou Normal University and its affiliated hospital in China, including telemedicine and advanced diagnostics. Trade & Investment Finance: The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation plans a Caribbean visit including Antigua and Barbuda to explore energy and infrastructure investment opportunities.

Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.

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