AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCARICOM Agriculture: Nominations are open for the CARICOM Farmer of the Year Award and the Ministers of Agriculture Young Farmer of the Year Awards for 2026, with bios and a short video due by end of June. Banking & Payments: A new commentary flags how stablecoins and payment stablecoin rules are reshaping correspondent banking strategy across the Caribbean. Housing & Marine Development: Perry Bay is set for a major mixed-use push, with 13 acres earmarked for surveying ahead of housing and marina plans. Carnival Infrastructure: Antigua Recreation Ground is getting a bigger grand stage and sound upgrades for Carnival 2026. Tourism Industry: Barbados has been named host destination for Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2027, a key B2B tourism event. Skills for Services: OECS says Antigua and Barbuda will host a specialised services-sector training programme from June 29 to July 2. Workforce & Youth: Antigua and Barbuda students swept FCCA environmental poster and essay honours, while CSEC awardees were celebrated for academic excellence. CHOGM Prep: CHOGM planning continues with strong volunteer interest and logistics, security, and accommodation work moving ahead.
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