AGP Executive Report
Last update: 32 minutes agoTourism Boost: Travel Counsellors’ World Cup incentive winners are in Antigua for a luxury week, visiting Blue Waters, Carlisle Bay and Hodges Bay, with a safari, rum masterclass, cooking session and Hope’s Sugar Plantation—supported by ABTA and Virgin Atlantic. Regional Air Connectivity: LIAT launched a new Guadeloupe–Montego Bay service, with ABTA calling it a Caribbean-wide win for multi-destination travel. Travel Disruption Response: After an LIAT Punta Cana cancellation left holidaymakers stranded, a special recovery flight brought passengers home to Antigua early Monday, with Browne coordinating and runway works paused for safe landings. Visa Access Update: Spain added nine CARICOM countries to its visa-free list for short stays, including Antigua and Barbuda (up to 90 days in 180), while Jamaica remains excluded. Citizenship-by-Investment Pressure: PM Browne says Parliament will debate the future of Antigua and Barbuda’s CIP as consultations continue amid U.S. and EU visa concerns. Migration Talks Framework: Parliament approved a resolution to guide any possible U.S. third-country transfer deal, keeping Antigua’s discretion and rejecting any automatic programme, while MPs argue over consultation and bargaining power. Security Cooperation: CARICOM IMPACS and U.S. DHS signed a biometric border security memorandum, with Antigua and Barbuda among participating states. Community & Skills: Sandals Foundation opened up to US$80,000 in grant funding for Caribbean community projects, and ABHTA launched the Taste of Wadadli Junior Chef Academy 2026 for 14 students. Infrastructure & Daily Life: Single-lane traffic is set for night works on All Saints Road near Midway Service Station, and Fort James plant maintenance may affect water supply in several communities.
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