AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 minutes agoEarthquake Aftershock Watch: A powerful 6.0 quake struck the Eastern Caribbean on May 16, with Antigua and Barbuda residents reporting strong shaking across multiple communities; officials say there’s no tsunami threat and no immediate reports of major damage or injuries, but monitoring for aftershocks continues. Spanish in Schools: Antigua and Barbuda’s Cabinet has approved a language and integration strategy making Spanish the official second language, with Spanish to be embedded across pre-school, primary and secondary education. Regional Diplomacy: Tourism Minister Michael Freeland is set to represent Prime Minister Gaston Browne at London’s Global Partnerships Conference, focused on climate, health, humanitarian action and violence against women and girls. LGBTQ+ Rights Push: In SVG, ERAO SVG launched a national call for reparations for LGBT Vincentians, citing criminalisation of same-sex relations and the lack of anti-discrimination protections. Tourism Momentum: Dominica reported a 10% rise in stayover arrivals in the first quarter of 2026, building on last year’s growth.
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