AGP Executive Report
Last update: 39 minutes agoDiplomatic Updates: Qatar’s Deputy Amir received credentials from Tuvalu’s and Antigua and Barbuda’s ambassadors, signalling continued efforts to deepen bilateral ties. Court & Crime: A man remanded after a massive cannabis seizure at VC Bird Airport faces multiple drug charges, while another suspect, described as a barber and pastor, was also remanded after police raised flight-risk concerns. Public Safety & Enforcement: Expats were charged after police allegedly recovered a firearm and ammunition during an operation on Tortola. Local Governance & Services: The National Solid Waste Management Authority warned of delayed waste collection in Newfield and Willikies B, saying pickups will be completed by tomorrow. Work & Jobs: PM Gaston Browne says Antigua and Barbuda is near full employment but admits the labour market survey is outdated and calls for a new one. Youth & Data: Census field operations resumed with new enumerators, and the NYPAAB completed elections for its executive committee and youth MPs. Regional Training: Antigua and Barbuda will host an OECS services sector training programme, while NODS staff trained on the DisasterAWARE platform. Sports: Antigua and Barbuda lost 3-0 in their Billy Jean King Cup opener, and Shawnisha Hector was drafted by the Barbados Tridents for the WCPL.
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