AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoOECS Leadership Handover: Prime Minister Dr. Godwin Friday formally passed the OECS Authority chairmanship to Antigua and Barbuda’s Gaston Browne at the 78th OECS meeting in Antigua, with Browne pushing for stronger regional integration, better air links, and deeper US–Caribbean partnership. Tourism Tech Push: Long Bay Zen Resort (113 rooms, US$200m) is set to roll out an “invisible technology” guest experience—AI concierge, robotic delivery, smart carts, and an over-water chapel—plus renewable energy and desalination plans. CHOGM Accommodation Drive: Antigua and Barbuda Hotels and Tourism Association is urging accommodation providers to register as CHOGM 2026 bookings intensify, targeting thousands of delegates and side-event visitors. Fort James Renaissance Park: Browne says construction should start by September, funded with EC$5m from the Sandals settlement, with a marina, restaurants, retail, recreation, and beach access preserved. Regional Diplomacy: Antigua and Barbuda and Honduras established diplomatic relations, signaling cooperation across trade, investment, tourism, education, culture, and technical support. Travel Safety/Policy Watch: Browne warned US travel restrictions could harm Caribbean ties, while he also said Antigua and Barbuda has capped deportee intake at 10 per year. Cuba Payment Update: ECAB says Visa and Mastercard can no longer be used in Cuba, urging travelers to plan alternate payment methods.
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