AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCitizenship by Investment Under Fire: PM Gaston Browne says Antigua and Barbuda will consult stakeholders before tabling a parliamentary resolution on the future of its Citizenship by Investment Programme as EU pressure intensifies and U.S. visa refusals raise new concerns about visa-free access. U.S. Immigration Pushback: Ambassador Sir Ronald Sanders has written to U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace challenging a proposed “Third World Immigration Moratorium Act,” saying the bill misstates Antigua and Barbuda’s CBI residency requirements and portrays the country inaccurately. Airlift Watch—JetBlue JFK Route Ending: Antigua and Barbuda is responding to JetBlue ending nonstop JFK–V.C. Bird service after Oct. 31, 2026; tourism officials say they’ll work with JetBlue on connections while strengthening other airline partnerships. Tourism Meets Charity in Canada: The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority marked its first year with Polo For Heart in Toronto, pairing destination promotion with fundraising for cardiac care at Southlake Health. Cruise Marketing Boost: Oceania Cruises is promoting late-2026 Caribbean sailings with adults-only itineraries that include boutique calls such as Basseterre, St. Kitts. Local Culture Spotlight: Antigua and Barbuda’s art and culture were showcased at Toronto’s Polo For Heart through work by artists from the QBG collective. Sports & Travel Calendar: ABNOC announced an 18-athlete roster for the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo (July 24–Aug 8, 2026).
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