AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoShipping: Antigua and Barbuda-flagged bulk carrier Cape Dao sank near the Strait of Hormuz after damage from a September attack; one crew member was killed. Housing & Construction: The EC$50 million Pelican Court handover delivers 150 homes in Booby Alley, with residents expected to move in by January. Prime Minister Gaston Browne has requested Chinese funding for 300 more homes at Perry Bay, but approval is pending. Energy & Food Security: Browne says Barbuda could run entirely on renewable energy within two years. He also outlined storage, abattoir and water projects to strengthen food supply. Tourism: Antigua’s tourism minister will chair the CTO’s ministerial council, and the country will host its 2027 tourism conference. Officials are exploring Sunsail and The Moorings charter fleets for 2027/28. OECS leaders want more farmers, fishers and small businesses connected to tourism. Regional Industry: CARICOM teams are assessing regional supply of cement, paints, glass bottles and bitumen to guide future tariff decisions. ABCAS celebrated more than 100 short-course completions across 11 technical and professional programmes.
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