AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUN Diplomacy: Antigua and Barbuda has broken CARICOM ranks at the UN, backing former Ecuador foreign minister María Fernanda Espinosa for UN Secretary-General, with the move framed as a stand for multilateralism. Child Protection Law: The House passed tougher Sexual Offences amendments, including life imprisonment for sexual intercourse with a child under 16, as ministers urged stronger consequences and better protection. Youth & Education: CARICOM launched a youth survey ahead of a major governance reform meeting in Antigua and Barbuda, while Antigua’s first all-girls robotics team heads to the FIRST Global Challenge after receiving EC$30,000. Health & Safety: SLBMC will host the inaugural Clinical Neurology Summit, and school climate resilience checks flagged roof, flood and evacuation risks. Culture: Festivals Commission chair Elizabeth Makhoul paid tribute to the Mighty Sparrow as the region’s “voice” and cultural compass. Tourism & Lifestyle: American Airlines adds two daily Miami–Antigua flights from Oct. 5, and Antigua’s 365-beach appeal keeps drawing attention.
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