AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoECVA Volleyball: Antigua and Barbuda’s men opened the ECVA Senior Championships with a gritty 3–2 win over Saint Lucia, while the women’s side fell in a close five-set thriller. Youth Week: Antigua’s Ministry of Youth Affairs pushed National Youth Week into communities, delivering supplies from devices and stationery to menstrual products and adult diapers across multiple parishes. Education & Regional Policy: Antigua’s Education Minister Daryll Matthew joined CARICOM talks on micro-credentials, maths and teacher support, while OECS unveiled a regional child policy and strategic plan for 2026–2032. Sickle Cell Care: A dedicated sickle cell unit at Holberton Grounds is set to open with faster acute pain response and added newborn screening integration. Creative Industries: Cabinet approved a $250,000 Creative Industries Development Fund and unveiled the “Renaissance” theme for the 45th Independence celebrations. US Visa Shockwaves: Reports say US visa restrictions and the visa-bond programme are hitting Caribbean entertainers and could expand, while Antigua and Barbuda’s appeal over visa rules continues. Governance Tension: A fresh judiciary row flared after PM Browne’s comments drew sharp backlash from the Bar Association over threats tied to sentencing.
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