AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoParliament & Migration: Antigua and Barbuda’s House approved a resolution setting strict principles for any U.S. third-country national transfer talks, making clear no agreement is in place and every proposal must be assessed case-by-case with safeguards on sovereignty, security, legal duties and costs; PM Browne also said the country would rather face tougher U.S. visa restrictions than accept people with serious criminal records, while Barbuda MP Trevor Walker urged broader public consultation. Aviation & Infrastructure: Parliament also passed an Airport Administration Charge (Amendment) Bill raising the charge by US$10 for non-Caribbean passengers to fund regional aviation needs and help restore Category 1 safety status; meanwhile APUA warned of minor traffic disruption today on Market Street for pipe installation works. Travel & Tourism: Spain added Antigua and Barbuda to a nine-country CARICOM visa-free list for short stays, while LIAT launched a new Guadeloupe–Montego Bay service to boost regional connectivity; a special LIAT recovery flight brought stranded travellers home from the Dominican Republic after a cancellation. Community & Health: Sandals Foundation opened up to US$80,000 in grants for Caribbean community projects, and CBH ran practical public health education sessions at the Villa Poly Clinic. Public Notices: Families of unclaimed deceased men were given 14 days to come forward for burial arrangements. Sports: Cricket West Indies Rising Stars Under-19 action continues in Antigua with Barbados setting the early pace.
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