AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUS Visa Shock for Antiguans and Barbudans: The U.S. has cut 10-year multiple-entry visitor visas to three-month, single-entry terms, with families and students facing repeated applications and added costs. Airport Safety Move: The Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority will remove three mahogany trees near the runway as the US$50 million airfield upgrade nears completion, citing obstruction risks and plans to replant. Healthcare Partnerships: Minister Michael Joseph signed seven cooperation agreements in China to strengthen medical education, specialist care, research, telemedicine, and a planned chest pain centre. CARICOM Policy Push: Leaders agreed to explore common rules on children’s social media access, with Guyana leading legislation work and Grenada drafting regional guidelines. Regional Finance: The ECCB Monetary Council kept key rates unchanged and approved an extra EC$25 million grant for food and nutrition security, while also advancing instant cross-border payments. Sports Spotlight: The Rising Stars Under-19 50-over Championship returns to Antigua this Saturday, with six territorial teams competing in a key development tournament.
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