AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMedicinal Cannabis Research: UWI Five Islands Campus and Antigua & Barbuda’s Medicinal Cannabis Authority formalised a research-and-skills partnership, aiming to move the sector beyond cultural association into properly proven medicinal products. Tourism Trade Momentum: The Caribbean Travel Marketplace keeps expanding its reach—Virtual World Internet launched a permanent digital twin of CTM 2026, while Barbados was confirmed to host CTM 2027 (May 18–21). CTO Leadership & Regional Influence: CHTA named Dominica hotelier Gregor Nassief president-elect, a first for Dominica and a sign of the “Nature Island” push shaping regional hospitality. Health Spotlight: A Commonwealth compendium on cervical cancer elimination highlights how Antigua & Barbuda is using HPV-based screening and digital systems to improve coverage in small-island settings. Industry Pressure Points: APUA says electricity bills will rise this month as it increases the fuel variation charge amid global fuel costs. Science & Innovation: TriCelX filed an FDA IND for XytriX™ for chronic traumatic encephalopathy, marking a major step for CTE biotherapeutics.
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