AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCreative Rights: ECCO warns that most Antiguan businesses using music are not paying licence fees, leaving local musicians and songwriters without royalties. Only one radio station, one cable company and one hotel are consistently licensed. Reparatory Justice: Ghana and Trinidad and Tobago are exploring a dedicated African-Caribbean forum to advance reparatory justice, while Commonwealth leaders welcomed the UK’s commitment to time-bound talks on slavery’s historical harms. Women’s Rights: A new Commonwealth report, launched at the Women’s Forum in Antigua, warns that organised opposition is eroding progress on gender equality and calls on governments to protect women’s safety and participation. Youth and Sport: Commonwealth youth delegates called for a greater role in policy decisions, decent work and climate action. Antigua and Barbuda’s swim team heads to the OECS championships with its coach predicting medals and records. CHOGM Outcomes: Antigua and Barbuda takes over as Commonwealth chair, with leaders agreeing to double trade among member countries by 2030.
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