AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSteelpan Spotlight: King Charles tried his hand at the steelpan during a Commonwealth reception in London, where Antigua and Barbuda’s Director of Culture Khan Cordice played for guests. The royal couple are due to visit Antigua and Barbuda next month. Tourism Leadership: Antigua and Barbuda will host the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s State of the Tourism Industry Conference from October 4–8, 2027. Tourism Minister Charles “Max” Fernandez has also been elected CTO chair, putting the country at the helm of regional tourism discussions. Inclusive Futures: Antigua and Barbuda is among four Caribbean countries selected for a UNICEF-OECS study tracking support for children with disabilities from early childhood through education and into work. Creative Call: The National Performing Arts Theatre logo competition prize has doubled to EC$5,000. Entries from Antiguans and Barbudans at home and abroad are due October 15. Art & Culture: Antigua and Barbuda Art Week is set to bring folklore and fresh experiences to the island, with highlights including Jam Bull and Art After Dark. Campus Milestone: UWI Five Islands celebrated 144 graduates, with Olympic champion Thea LaFond-Gadson among those receiving an honorary doctorate.
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