AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoReparations Push: CARICOM Reparations Commission heads to the UK for July 13–16 talks, including a UK Parliament presentation, as Antigua and Barbuda prepares for CHOGM. US Travel Shock: Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne says new US visa rules are cutting Antiguans’ access from 10-year multiple-entry to three-month single-entry, hitting families, students and trade. Border Security Upgrade: The US DHS and CARICOM/IMPACS signed a biometric data-sharing partnership to strengthen immigration vetting across participating Caribbean states. Healthcare Partnerships: Health Minister Michael Joseph signed seven agreements in China, including plans for telemedicine and a Chest Pain Centre with Hangzhou Normal University’s hospital. Airport Progress: Antigua’s Airport Authority will remove three mahogany trees near the Sir George Walter Highway this weekend to protect runway sightlines as the airfield upgrade nears completion. Road Disruption: Single-lane traffic starts Saturday on All Saints Road near Post Millennial Academy and LICS Limited, with flag persons guiding drivers. Tourism & Culture: Weatherills Hotel earns a World Culinary Awards nomination for Caribbean’s Best Brunch Venue, while ABAVA coach Braulio Estrada López completes an ECVA beach volleyball coaches course in St. Kitts. Regional Resilience: ECCB approved an extra EC$25m to boost food and nutrition security, and leaders discussed expanding catastrophe insurance coverage for hotels and hospitals. Local Jobs: ABWU vows legal action after Costpro Supermarket’s abrupt closure left 100+ workers in limbo over severance and benefits.
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