AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoU.S. Visa Shock for Antiguans: PM Gaston Browne says new U.S. rules cut 10-year, multiple-entry visas to three-month, single-entry terms, hitting families, students and trade—while pre-2026 visas remain valid. Border Security Boost: DHS signed a landmark biometric data-sharing pact with CARICOM/IMPACS to strengthen border security and immigration vetting across the region. Healthcare Partnerships in China: Minister Michael Joseph signed seven agreements with Hangzhou Normal University to expand medical education, telemedicine, and a new chest pain centre initiative. Airport Upgrade Green Line: Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority will remove three mahogany trees this weekend to protect runway visibility as the airfield rehabilitation nears completion. Regional Resilience Funding: ECCB Monetary Council approved an extra EC$25m to strengthen food and nutrition security under the “Big Push,” while warning global uncertainty could slow tourism. CARICOM Insurance Plan: Leaders agreed to explore regional catastrophe coverage for hotels, hospitals and other critical infrastructure. Local Disruption & Jobs: All Saints Road shifts to single-lane traffic for major works; ABWU vows legal action after Costpro Supermarket’s abrupt closure left 100+ workers in limbo. Tourism & Culture: Weatherills Hotel earns a World Culinary Awards nomination for Caribbean’s best brunch venue; Taste of Wadadli Junior Chef Academy launches with a new regional pathway for top students.
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