AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCitizenship by Investment: EU pressure is putting Antigua and Barbuda’s passport programme on a path to closure by June 2028, threatening a key source of government revenue. The country must respond by November 12, and Prime Minister Gaston Browne says a phase-out is likely. CHOGM Preparations: Airport traffic and parking changes will run November 1–7, with the biggest delays expected November 2–4. Travellers are urged to allow extra time as Antigua hosts Commonwealth leaders and King Charles arrives for the summit. Slavery Legacy: Charles has acknowledged the “great suffering and injustices” of slavery during his Caribbean tour, but stopped short of an apology. Reparations are expected to feature in discussions at CHOGM. Regional Affairs: Antigua and Barbuda recorded no vote on a UN resolution calling for an end to the US embargo on Cuba, as CARICOM countries split over the issue. Development: A new SIDS Centre of Excellence has opened in Antigua, while the Caribbean Development Bank approved a US$56.2 million loan for education upgrades. Tourism: Antigua-filmed reality series Love Link Caribbean has debuted on Jamaican TV after attracting more than 2.3 million digital views.
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