AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoRoyal Visit Watch: Buckingham Palace says King Charles will “not shy away” from Britain’s role in the transatlantic slave trade during his Caribbean tour, including Antigua and Barbuda for CHOGM, but the UK government has not advised him to apologise or offer financial reparations. CHOGM Readiness: The government reports structural work is finished on the National Performing Arts Centre in St John’s, with only certified multimedia cable installation left before the CHOGM opening ceremony. Local Law Reform: Parliament has introduced a “close in age” defence for consensual sex between youths, setting a narrow age-gap rule to reduce criminal liability. Port & Tourism Infrastructure: The Antigua and Barbuda Port Authority has begun rehabilitation of the Heritage Quay–Redcliffe Quay waterfront boardwalk in phased works aimed to improve safety and pedestrian access ahead of the cruise season. International Partnerships: Antigua and Barbuda inaugurated Japan’s first Honorary Consul General in St John’s, highlighting cooperation on climate resilience and the blue economy.
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