AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoLGBTQIA+ Welcome Push: Pineapple Beach Club Antigua and The Verandah Resort and Spa have publicly reaffirmed they welcome LGBTQ+ travellers during Pride Month, promising guests “belonging” and a stay free of “unspoken questions.” Youth & Environment: Antigua and Barbuda students cleaned up in FCCA environmental poster and essay competitions, with awards presented at the Ministry of Tourism HQ. Climate/Blue Economy: Marine scientist Dr. Deborah Brosnan has been named Special Envoy for Coastal Resilience and the Ocean Economy, as Antigua and Barbuda ramps up coastal protection and marine conservation funding. Japan Partnership: Agriculture Minister Anthony Smith Jr. met Japanese officials on support for fisheries and agriculture, including possible help to modernize fisheries infrastructure and markets. Tourism Promotion: Antigua and Barbuda showcased its culture and cuisine at BBC MasterChef finals week, with filming tied to Nelson’s Dockyard and Jumby Bay. Cruise Season Focus: Tourism Minister Charles Fernandez urged higher service standards as Antigua looks to grow cruise tourism, while Rhapsody of the Seas begins off-season calls with nine scheduled visits. CHOGM Prep: Government says CHOGM 2026 planning is advancing across logistics, security, transport, accommodation and protocol, with hundreds of volunteers already interested.
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