AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRoyal Spotlight & Community Healing: The Duchess of Edinburgh continued her Zambia visit in Lusaka, polishing gemstones at Jewel of Africa and meeting artists and survivors of gender-based violence at Imvelo Studios, with the trip also tied to eye-health work ahead of a summit in Antigua. Tourism Strategy Reset: Antigua and Barbuda’s tourism leaders are pushing for “smart growth” after JetBlue’s exit and rising visitor numbers—calling for a carrying capacity study, better audience targeting, and measurable returns on marketing spend. Education Boost at Home: Antigua and Barbuda extended free universal education from preschool to university, while Barbuda continues to face teacher shortages as the Education Minister says recruitment efforts are underway. Youth, Skills & Culture: Back-to-school support reached students across Antigua, and Young Antiguan artist Annia Matthews shone at CHOGM 2026 in London with a mental-health message song. Public Safety Debate: Police arrested three men in Creekside after seizing about 30 pounds of suspected cannabis, sparking renewed community concern about youth drug use. Regional Talks: CARICOM’s Reparations Commission is set for its third reparations conference in Barbados (17–19 Sept). Arts Calendar: Antigua and Barbuda Art Week is gearing up with a new “Meet the Artists” series ahead of the Nov 11–18 event.
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