AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAirlift Boost: Sunrise Airways officially launched a new direct Antigua–Barbados route, with officials welcoming the inaugural flight at Grantley Adams International Airport and the service set to run twice weekly, strengthening regional travel for tourism, business and families. Tourism Workforce Praise: Tourism Minister Ian Gooding-Edghill credited Barbados’s recent top winter-destination award to the “hard-working men and women” in the industry, underlining that airlift and hospitality go hand in hand. Aviation Policy Watch: The Senate approved an increase to Antigua’s airport administration charge for international passengers, with the higher fee tied to destination rather than nationality—meaning citizens may also pay on qualifying routes. Tourism Under Pressure: Government officials say they’re negotiating with airlines to replace airlift expected after JetBlue’s pullout, while also engaging American Airlines talks. Safety at Sea: Three fishermen went missing off Antigua’s coast, prompting an ABDF Coast Guard search and rescue operation after they failed to return from a routine trip. Visa Uncertainty: Reports say several Antiguan entertainers, including Soca Monarch Tian Winter, had U.S. visas revoked after being called to the U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown, raising concerns for the local entertainment sector.
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