AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAgriculture: The Ministry is urging residents, travellers and importers to guard against the Mediterranean fruit fly, which is not yet present but could threaten crops and food security. Tourism: Minister Charles Fernandez has been elected chair of the Caribbean Tourism Organization, while junior minister Janica Adams earned special recognition for her ideas on culture and tourism. Fuel Dispute: A standoff between the government and private station operators has triggered long lines; the government has promised dealers a margin increase before year-end and plans three new WIOC stations. Food Security: Government projects include a one-million-gallon dam in Bethesda and a 102-acre land-clearing programme for farmers. Community Support: Cabinet has raised monthly People’s Benefit payments to $300. Football: Antigua and Barbuda will host Trinidad and Tobago in the first leg of their Gold Cup play-in series at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on November 12.
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