AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoJunior Carnival Update: Antigua’s Junior Carnival Parade 2026 is postponed to Wednesday, July 29 at 1 p.m. after severe weather brought persistent showers, thunder and lightning and raised safety concerns along the parade route. Commonwealth Games (Local Pride): Antiguan sprinters Cejhae Greene and Geolyna Dowdye advanced to the 100m semifinals in Glasgow, while boxing news also keeps Antigua in the spotlight as Zalaan Jan’s bout ended in the round of 16. Mental Health Reform: Antigua and Barbuda kicked off a five-day PAHO/WHO technical mission (July 27–31) to push the next phase of community-based mental health services. Higher Education: UWI Five Islands and the Education Ministry met to review progress and plan campus expansion to widen access for students. Carnival Culture & Safety: Minister Dwayne George urged safe, respectful revelry as Carnival opened, and the Central Board of Health trained 800+ food handlers ahead of the season. Environment & Community: The Environmental Awareness Group marked World Mangrove Day with a conservation appeal. Missing Teen: Janteah Smith was safely reunited with her family and is now at CID for further checks. Creative Tourism: Elite Island Resorts hosted creatives to strengthen partnerships and bring more local culture into the visitor experience.
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