AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFintech & Diplomacy: ClicCash founder Brandon Derrick represented Antigua and Barbuda at London Tech Week, pitching the regulated payments platform to the Government of Québec’s UK delegation and meeting local dignitaries. Health & Tourism Impact: The long-delayed Cancer Centre Eastern Caribbean is expected to start treatment services later this year, with officials pointing to fall as the likely window but still no firm opening date or patient cost details. Jobs & Economy: PM Gaston Browne says Antigua and Barbuda is at “practically full employment,” while admitting the labour market survey is overdue and calling for better local skills matching. Cricket Development: Cricket West Indies and the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons unveiled a US$6.6m cricket campus plan at Coolidge, plus grassroots rebuilding efforts. Transport Watch: Questions linger over Montserrat ferry plans as private operators move ahead while the government’s tender process is still underway. Sandals Settlement to Fund Fort James: EC$5m from a EC$6.5m Sandals tax settlement is earmarked for the Renaissance Park at Fort James, including a marina, amphitheatre, boutique stays and retail. Roads & Safety: Cabinet targets completing 75% of the national road network within four years, while an MP pushes for breathalyzer testing at accident scenes. Visa Ease: Antigua and Barbuda ratified a treaty for visa-free short visits between the country and the UAE. Sports Tourism: ABFA seeks EC$12,000 for a quality U20 friendly ahead of Concacaf in Mexico.
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