AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRefugee Policy: PM Gaston Browne says Antigua and Barbuda will accept just 10 third-country nationals, including refugees, annually from the U.S., but only with assurances on background checks and valid travel documents. CHOGM 2026 Prep: The CHOGM task force met to push accreditation, accommodation, security, transport, and communications ahead of the June 7–13 recce and final milestones. Tourism Clean-Up: ABRCS Youth Commission volunteers led a Fort James Beach clean-up, collecting hundreds of pounds of debris to support coastal health and climate resilience. Culinary Month Spotlight: Five Caribbean female chefs wowed guests at Hodges Bay Resort & Spa with a multi-course dinner featuring English Harbour Rum pairings. Luxury Hotel Push: Antigua broke ground on the US$200M Long Bay Zen Resort, positioning it as ultra-luxury wellness tourism with better-paid jobs. Luxury Recognition: Hodges Bay Resort & Spa made Caribbean Journal’s 2026 Cool List, praised for its design and Prickly Pear Island experience. Aviation Connectivity: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes signed an interline deal for single-ticket travel and through-checked baggage starting June 1. Border Health Measures: Cabinet tightened Ebola-related screening, halting visa waivers for African travelers and requiring full 45-day travel histories. Caribbean Week in NYC: CTO’s Caribbean Week returns in New York with strong ministerial turnout, including Antigua and Barbuda leadership.
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