AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIndependence Calendar Update: Antigua and Barbuda’s 45th Independence celebrations will shift around CHOGM 2026, with the Independence Food Fair moving to Sunday, October 25, paired with schools’ panorama and the national independence church service. Sickle Cell Care Boost: A dedicated Sickle Cell Unit has opened at the Old Holberton Hospital, starting services August 19 with prevention, education, counselling and early support for families. Youth Entrepreneurship: Sandals Foundation and the Department of Youth Affairs wrapped up the Entrepreneurship Edge Programme, graduating 58 young entrepreneurs and spotlighting business skills as a path to job creation. Cricket Pathway for 2027: CWI has named 22 Under-19 Women for a high-performance camp in Antigua (Aug 17–29), including Leeward Islands selections from St Kitts and multiple players from T&T and Barbados. Sports & Community Pride: Bermuda’s women’s volleyball team returned home to a big welcome after winning gold, while Antigua and Barbuda’s own teams continue to feel the regional competition heat. Immigration & Prisons: PM Gaston Browne says Jamaicans make up about 15% of Antigua’s prison population as enforcement tightens for people without legal status. Legal Tensions: The Bar Association is pushing for an apology amid Browne’s judiciary dispute, warning it could complicate Antigua and Barbuda’s US visa situation.
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