AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCulinary Tourism Boost: Antigua and Barbuda earned a nomination for “Caribbean’s Best Emerging Culinary City Destination 2026” at the World Culinary Awards, building on a 2025 win and encouraging locals and visitors to vote. Hotel Investment Push: Cabinet approved a public-private partnership for a new Yepton’s beachfront hotel on about 15 acres, with up to EC$40 million in government-backed investment and local private participation, potentially supported by Citizenship by Investment. Cruise & Yachting Spotlight: Aman at Sea opened bookings for Amangati’s inaugural Caribbean season, with the first chapter landing in Saint John’s, Antigua, and featuring calls including Barbuda and other Antilles ports. Visitor Cost Change: Antigua and Barbuda raised the passenger head tax for international travellers from US$40 to US$50, earmarked for regional aviation and justice commitments. Coastal & Flood Resilience: Government is engaging a coastal engineering firm for the Fort James Renaissance Park/shoreline work and is running a national workshop to strengthen flood forecasting and warning procedures. Safety Update: A missing swimmer, 56-year-old Terry Tonge, was found dead at Pigeon Point Beach. Culture Calendar: Antigua Carnival 2026 countdown is underway, with the festival running July 25–August 4 under “Feel the Rhythm.”
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