AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 minutes agoOECS Air Push: Antigua PM Gaston Browne again urged an OECS airline, citing hours-long delays and missed meetings caused by regional carrier unreliability. EU CBI Deadline: The European Commission has asked five OECS/CARICOM states to phase out Citizenship by Investment by June 1, 2028, with Antigua and Barbuda saying the move threatens visa-free access and key non-tax revenue. CBI vs CARICOM: CARICOM leaders reportedly did not formally discuss CBI at the St. Lucia summit, even as the EU pressure mounts. US Visa Shock: Browne warned tightened U.S. visa rules are hurting trade and student mobility, with visitor visas cut to single-entry and three-month validity. Airport Upgrade: V.C. Bird International’s Phase 3 runway rehabilitation is substantially complete and still on track for September 2026, with night work to protect tourism operations. Tourism & Youth: Taste of Wadadli Junior Chef Academy launches for 2026, and the UK’s Nottingham Girls’ Day School returns for a third sports exchange. Local Economy: Cost Pro Supermarket permanently closed at Woods Mall, ending jobs and triggering severance/benefits processing. Nature Watch: Turtle nesting patrols begin in Antigua and Barbuda; early hawksbill and green turtle numbers are down but expected to rebound.
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