AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 minutes agoLuxury Tourism Push: PM Gaston Browne says Sandals will invest over US$100 million to expand Sandals Grande Antigua, adding 100+ rooms including about 16 overwater bungalows, while also defending the plan’s location so Dickenson Bay stays accessible. Tax & Hotel Updates: Sandals has agreed to pay the government a US$6.5 million tax settlement as it moves ahead with the expansion. Resort Futures: Browne says Club Med is among parties interested in acquiring Jolly Beach Resort, while the government also plans a US$13.5 million upgrade to strengthen its conference and events offering. Carnival Infrastructure: Antigua’s Carnival City gets a major boost with the largest Eastern Caribbean stage-and-roof system now completed, with further venue enhancements directed by the PM. Inclusive Hospitality: Two Antigua resorts publicly reaffirm LGBTQIA+ welcome messages for Pride Month. Blue Economy & Climate: Antigua appoints marine scientist Dr. Deborah Brosnan as Special Envoy for Coastal Resilience and the Ocean Economy, aiming to attract funding and strengthen marine conservation. Local Crime: Cannabis was reportedly found in a 14-year-old student’s school bag after a missing kitchen knife triggered a search. Tourism Spotlight: Hermitage Bay Antigua earns Condé Nast Traveler’s inaugural Triple Crown.
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