AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoJudiciary Row: Foreign Affairs Minister E.P. Chet Greene says Commonwealth jurists’ concerns over PM Gaston Browne’s remarks about a judge don’t reflect the full record, while insisting Antigua and Barbuda remains committed to judicial independence and separation of powers. Crime & Immigration: Browne says Jamaicans make up about 15% of Antigua’s prison population and says immigration enforcement is being tightened against people living or working without legal status, with a 60-day window to regularise before possible deportation. Energy Costs: ECCB data shows Antigua and Barbuda has the lowest gasoline and diesel prices across the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union for July, with LPG also among the cheapest in the region. Independence Planning: CHOGM-linked changes move the Independence food fair to Sunday, October 25, alongside church service and schools’ panorama, plus new events for honourees and senior citizens. Youth & Sport: Cricket West Indies names 22 Under-19 women for a High-Performance camp in Antigua; St Kitts has four selections, and T&T has seven. Health & Education: ABCAS opens a late application window (Aug 19–21) and Antigua’s new sickle cell unit expands prevention and support. Public Safety: A “High Security Notice” warning about door-to-door impostors is circulating online, but its origin isn’t confirmed.
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