AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCPL Kickoff in Antigua: The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League starts Aug. 7 with Jamaica Kingsmen taking on the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons at Arnos Vale in St Vincent, with the Falcons having completed a four-day camp and departed for the opener. Sobers Tribute: CPL will hold a minute’s applause for the late Sir Garfield Sobers at the start of matches in each host territory this season, with additional tributes planned throughout. Falcons Squad Focus: Antigua’s team features overseas talent including Moeen Ali and Kusal Perera, plus spin and power options like Shadab Khan, while local stars Rahkeem Cornwall and Karima Gore anchor the core. Airport Leadership: Kurt A.G. Menal has been appointed CEO of VC Bird International Airport, taking effect Aug. 1, returning to lead Antigua’s main gateway after serving as BVI Airports Authority managing director. EU Citizenship Pressure: The EU has set a June 1, 2028 deadline for Antigua and four other Eastern Caribbean states to phase out citizenship-by-investment programmes or risk losing Schengen visa-free access. Child Protection Push: A National Child Protection Town Hall is set for Aug. 25, urging parents, schools, churches and communities to strengthen safeguards for children. Fraud Alert: Police say four people are in custody over an alleged stolen cheque attempt at a Lower All Saints Road business, urging tighter cheque verification.
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