AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoThird-Country Deportees Standoff: Antigua and Barbuda’s new White Paper says it will only accept third-country nationals removed from the U.S. if Washington agrees in advance to cover the full costs of reception, housing, healthcare, welfare, security and any onward removal—otherwise transfers won’t be approved. Visa Reciprocity Push: The government also argues any cooperation must come with the end of blanket U.S. visa restrictions affecting Antiguan and Barbudan citizens, seeking clear reciprocal benefits. Beach Volleyball Pathway: ABAVA named Antigua and Barbuda’s men’s and women’s U20 beach volleyball teams for the ECVA Under-20 Championship in St. Kitts (10–12 July), plus coach Braulio Estrada Lopez selected for an ECVA coaches course. Cruise Growth Watch: St. Kitts broke ground on a new Port Zante cruise terminal aimed at cruise home-porting by Nov 2027—an upgrade that could reshape regional itineraries. Tourism Development: Cabinet backed plans to transform Darkwood Beach into a public park and to advance the Perry Bay-Keeling Point marina, housing and commercial hub, with environmental assessments required. Culture & Sport: VincyMas ramps up this weekend; Antigua also opens applications for Art Week 2026 (11–18 Nov). Local Talent: 12-year-old Gigar Campbell won the Grace Junior Chef Challenge in Toronto, earning a family travel voucher to Antigua.
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