AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCulture & Education: Halo Foundation donated US$30,000 to the Confucius Institute of Antigua and Barbuda’s Chinese Bridge Summer School, sending students through two weeks of language classes, performances, and site visits in China. Carnival & Heritage: A Rastafari elder says Antigua’s Carnival has drifted from emancipation roots, urging Watch Night and judging criteria to better reflect abolition-era themes. Youth & Sports: Aj’Marie Davis swept four golds and a bronze at Nevis Culturama Games, while Smalta Junior Carnival’s parade finally rolled after weather delays, bringing St. John’s streets to life with kids’ mas. Maritime Careers: Tropical Shipping, PMAC and the Port Authority welcomed a second cohort of maritime apprentices for six weeks of hands-on training and mentorship. Governance & Rights: Opposition Senator Malaka Parker raised constitutional concerns over a Banking Amendment Bill allowing abandoned ECCB property to be transferred to the Crown. Safety & Justice: A Guyanese man convicted of rape in Antigua has been deported after serving an 18-year sentence. International Mobility: EU letters warn CBI passport programs in Antigua and Barbuda could be phased out by June 1, 2028, with possible Schengen visa-free fallout.
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