AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUS Visa Bond Hits Antigua & Barbuda: The U.S. has made its Visa Bond Programme permanent, effective 3 August, meaning consular officers may require eligible B1/B2 applicants from Antigua and Barbuda to post a refundable deposit of up to US$20,000 before a visa is issued. Local Diplomacy Push: Prime Minister Gaston Browne says Antigua and Barbuda has already made reforms and has now written to President Trump and submitted a note to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, urging an early review of the country’s inclusion. Emancipation Day Prayer-Cade: The Antigua and Barbuda Evangelical Alliance is holding an islandwide Prayer-cade today, with a key stop at Pot Works Dam to pray for rain amid drought pressures. Culture Spotlight: Nevis is hosting the Bank of Nevis Miss Caribbean Culture Queen Pageant, with Antigua’s Zaine Frederick arriving to compete. Regional Lifestyle Win: Antiguan vegan baker Carlonar Gerald takes a Caribbean Baking Awards honour for Best Vegan/Plant-Based Baker. Travel & Leisure: Windstar Cruises launches a limited-time “More Reasons to Say Yes” booking offer for yacht voyages through 2027, including an all-inclusive upgrade value over US$1,300 for two guests.
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