AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoYouth & Entrepreneurship: The Department of Youth Affairs launched the first Entrepreneurship Edge magazine, featuring 13 stories on real business lessons—from AI to “square wheel mentality”—and backed by Sandals Foundation. Immigration Integrity: The Department of Immigration will require registration for agents submitting e-Visa and other applications, with suspension or prosecution for fraudulent documents. Regional Tourism Leadership: Tourism Minister Charles “Max” Fernandez was unanimously elected CTO Council chair, with priorities including women in leadership, youth development, and better connectivity. Education & Classroom Heat: Teachers’ union leaders say fans aren’t enough for sweltering classrooms and warn of pressure on the Ministry; they also flag delays to retroactive teacher payments. Health & Community: Cure Blindness Project supports free eye screenings for World Sight Day, while CIBC’s Walk for the Cure drew record participation for cancer care. Sports & Culture: Zaine Fredrick placed first runner-up at Miss Essence & Mind International, and Richie’s Shooterz stayed unbeaten in the Business Basketball League. Environment: EcoShores’ “Do It Twice” campaign removed 2,156 pounds of waste from McKinnons Wetlands. Public Safety: Four juveniles escaped police custody after alleged damage at a rehab centre; their whereabouts were unclear. Tourism Infrastructure: Antigua Turf Club seeks Cabinet approval to redevelop Cassada Gardens Racetrack ahead of a 2027 racing return.
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