AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCPL & Local Sports Buzz: The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League kicks off Friday, Aug 7, with “Cricket Played Louder,” and Antigua and Barbuda Falcons are set to face Jamaica Kingsmen at Arnos Vale (7:15pm), with another Arnos Vale match on Aug 9 vs St Lucia Kings—both featuring a pre-game drone show. Health & Community Support: The Calvin Ayre Foundation, with the Medical Benefits Scheme, helped fund urgent overseas cardiac treatment for Ulysis James in Martinique. Weather Watch: 268Weather revised the Atlantic hurricane outlook downward to 12 named storms, four hurricanes and two major hurricanes, citing a strengthening El Niño—still a reminder not to get complacent. Energy & Industry Pipeline: IRENA opened a funding call for renewable energy projects across Central America and the Caribbean, including Antigua and Barbuda, with proposals prioritized before Sept 1. Government Planning with Data: ECLAC Caribbean strengthened its partnership with Antigua and Barbuda through a data-and-statistics masterclass for better policy decisions. Missing Person Search: Police, drones and K-9 teams continue efforts to find Shenett Jacobs, last seen July 25 near Brown’s Bay/Nonsuch Bay. Renewable Leadership: Veteran engineer Girvan Piggott was appointed Antigua and Barbuda’s new Director of Energy.
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