AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCHOGM 2026: Antigua and Barbuda’s preparations are “advancing steadily,” with Cabinet briefed on logistics, security, transport, accommodation and protocol, plus strong local buy-in—800+ people interested in volunteering and 130+ delegation liaison officers already identified. Sports & Community: PM Gaston Browne has pledged funding to expand the Potters Playing Field swimming pool, as the wider redevelopment pushes toward completion ahead of CHOGM; Cabinet also backed the return of top-tier football to the Antigua Recreation Ground on a September–December trial basis. Tourism Spotlight: Antigua and Barbuda’s cuisine and culture were featured on BBC MasterChef’s Finals Week episode, filmed at Nelson’s Dockyard and Jumby Bay, boosting international visibility. Health & Youth: “Hope for the Future” engaged children and families on protecting kids from unhealthy food marketing, while CARPHA trained regional staff in safe infectious specimen transport. Regional Watch: The U.S. denied a visa to newly elected CHTA president Gregor Nassief, raising concerns for Caribbean tourism leadership amid tighter U.S. entry rules. Education: The 40th National CSEC Awards honoured top performers, including Kaylei John-Baptiste as Student of the Year.
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