AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEco Wedding Ideas: A new “ecological wedding” liturgy is circulating, built around a ceremony centered on Creation and even offering a tree-blessing option for couples who want their vows to leave a lighter footprint. Tourism Costs & Digital Shift: At the Caribbean Travel Marketplace in Antigua, CHTA treasurer Jim Hepple warned that inflation and rising operating costs are squeezing hotels, while online booking platforms are pushing independent properties to strengthen direct booking and partnerships. Cruise Port Progress: Antigua Cruise Port is advancing waterfront access—new ramps, improved public pathways, and expanded parking—linking Heritage Quay, Redcliffe Quay and the St John’s upland area. Language Policy: Antigua and Barbuda has approved Spanish as its official second language, with Spanish set to become a core subject from pre-school through secondary school. Climate Funding Push: PM Gaston Browne renewed calls for a fully funded Loss and Damage mechanism so Caribbean nations can recover without deeper debt. Safety Spotlight: Antigua and Barbuda ranks 4th safest in the Caribbean in a 2026 honeymoon-focused index, topping OECS sovereign states.
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