AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCHOGM 2026 Prep: Foreign Affairs Minister E.P. Chet Greene met Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey to review final CHOGM readiness and priorities ahead of leaders arriving in St John’s from 1–4 November. Education Push: The government introduced universal free education from early childhood through university, covering key CXC exam tuition and UWI Five Islands fees, as the new school term begins. Airlift Pressure: With JetBlue ending service to Antigua and Barbuda by Oct. 31, Tourism Minister Charles “Max” Fernandez says urgent talks are planned before next week, while the government also explores other options including American Airlines and possible direct links via Panama. Public Safety & Judiciary Clash: Prime Minister Gaston Browne escalated his feud with the regional judiciary, defending criticism of sentencing and responding to women judges’ groups after a threat to deport a sitting judge. Sex Offenders Registry: Browne ordered steps to make Antigua and Barbuda’s sex offenders registry public with names and photos, renewing debate across the region. Crime & Custody: A prison fire at His Majesty’s Prison killed one inmate and injured another; officials say the blaze began in a cell. CPL Spotlight: Antigua & Barbuda Falcons ended Guyana Amazon Warriors’ unbeaten run with a 65-run win at Providence, moving to the top of the CPL table. Tourism in the US: The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority promoted Antigua Carnival in Brooklyn ahead of the West Indian Day Parade, building toward Carnival 2027.
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