AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCHOGM and Reparatory Justice: King Charles called the slave trade a “monstrous injustice” and expressed personal sorrow in Antigua, but stopped short of a formal apology as leaders renewed calls to address its lasting effects. Climate and Conservation: Antigua and Barbuda and Samoa urged accessible, grant-based climate finance for small states. A US$202-million Commonwealth nature initiative was also launched to support habitat restoration. Trade and Investment: Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney discussed trade, climate action and cooperation, while a new report says Africa-Caribbean trade could reach US$1.65 billion a year by 2030. Energy Transition: Octopus Energy and regional partners announced an Eastern Caribbean alliance to develop clean energy, storage and electric transport, aiming to cut reliance on costly imported fossil fuels. Tourism: The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association is challenging Booking.com’s plan to charge commissions on government taxes, with the change set to apply to new bookings in Antigua and Barbuda from November 17.
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