AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 minutes agoEarthquake Aftermath: A strong 6.1 quake shook Antigua and Barbuda and the wider Eastern Caribbean, toppling grocery shelves and disrupting businesses; officials say no major structural damage has been confirmed yet, while tsunami warnings remain off the table and assessments continue. Parliament Watch: Prime Minister Gaston Browne used the new parliamentary term to demand full attendance, saying missing sittings “is not optional” except for illness, official travel, or genuine extenuating circumstances. Public Health: Teacher burnout is being called a “systemic crisis,” and health officials also flagged a mango-season spike in emergency blood sugar cases—especially for diabetics. Child Welfare Debate: An Anglican cleric and social work professor urged lawmakers to rebuild child welfare around community and business partnerships, not just parents. Tourism & Money: Antigua and Barbuda raised $30 million via a 365-day treasury bill auction, while the CTO is set to launch a scholarship for emerging Caribbean women in tourism. Sports: Da Project and Flyers swept into ABBA Division 1 finals; Scorpions ended their First Division campaign with a 5-0 win.
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