AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAirport Upgrade Watch: V.C. Bird International Airport’s Phase 3 runway rehabilitation is substantially complete and still ahead of schedule, with the full project expected to finish by September 2026—good news for the tourism season. Sports Tourism: The UK’s Nottingham Girls’ Day School is in Antigua for its third straight sports exchange, with Under-17 netball exhibition matches plus visits to Cades Bay, Stingray City and Shirley Heights (July 9–17). Regional Air Connectivity: Sunrise Airways launches a direct Antigua–Barbados route starting July 22, with intro fares from US$129 one-way (promo code WOWINTRO). CBI vs Europe: The EU has urged five OECS CBI countries to phase out programs by June 2028, warning of possible loss of visa-free Schengen access; Antigua says it will not end CBI without credible replacement revenues. US Visa Pressure: Antigua PM Gaston Browne says tightened U.S. visa rules are hitting trade and student travel, with visitor visas now single-entry and limited to three months. Local Security Prep: Police are running CHOGM readiness drills with soft and hard lockdowns in St. John’s and major road restrictions. Wildlife Update: Early turtle nesting numbers are down, but the Environmental Awareness Group expects a rebound later in the season and is urging public reporting. Business & Jobs: Cost Pro Supermarket abruptly closed, sending employees home and outlining a July 9 termination with severance and final pay statements due by July 17.
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