AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSocial Development: Antigua and Barbuda is slated to host the OECS Council of Ministers for Human and Social Development in 2027. Minister Kiz Johnson urged regional governments to turn social policies into practical support for vulnerable people. Tourism: The country was named the Caribbean’s Leading Wedding Destination for 2026, while Tourism Minister Charles Fernandez’s election as CTO chair puts Antigua and Barbuda at the helm of regional tourism leadership. Health: A renovated Autopsy Suite and Morgue has opened, providing improved facilities for staff and a designated waiting area for families. Trade and Diplomacy: Antigua and Barbuda plans to establish a permanent mission in Qatar by 2027, with aviation, tourism and climate finance among potential areas of cooperation. A Crabbs Channel upgrade also provides a backup maritime route if access to St. John’s Harbour is disrupted. Regional Investigation: US prosecutors allege that fugitive businessman Alvaro Pulido’s Venezuelan bribery and money-laundering schemes used bank accounts in Antigua and Barbuda; Pulido is now in US custody.
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