AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCHOGM Build-Up: Antigua and Barbuda’s tourism minister Charles Fernandez told Caribbean youth to lead now, not “tomorrow,” urging them to create value across tourism’s wider ecosystem. Commonwealth Diplomacy: State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam met the Commonwealth Businesswomen’s Network to pitch Bangladesh to investors during CHOGM in November 2026, highlighting manufacturing, agriculture, blue economy, and renewable energy. Royal Visit Watch: King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit Guyana Oct. 29–30 ahead of CHOGM, with meetings spanning leaders, British business, Indigenous communities, and environmental themes. Local Governance & Services: Governor General Sir Rodney Williams urged the newly sworn-in APUA board to keep the public interest central as it oversees water, electricity, and telecoms. Education in Emergencies: CDEMA, UNICEF and NODS trained education personnel to strengthen school disaster readiness and keep learning going during crises. Roadworks Ahead of CHOGM: Public Works is accelerating priority road repairs with patching, milling and resurfacing rather than full reconstruction before delegates arrive. US–Antigua Negotiations: PM Gaston Browne says a US grant to replace Chinese-installed port IT is pending completion of the Third-Country National agreement. Fuel Costs: Gasoline prices rose again to EC$17.99 per gallon from Oct. 1, adding pressure to transport and business costs.
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