AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRegional Border Talks: Chiefs of Immigration and Comptroller of Customs are meeting in Antigua to strengthen CARICOM border security and modernize immigration and customs systems. Public Health Watch: Health officials say Antigua’s malaria risk is low after two imported cases, noting the mosquito that spreads it is rare and mostly lives in the wild; they’re also reminding residents that hantavirus hasn’t been recorded locally for years. Hospital Overhaul: The Health Minister says major changes are coming to Antigua’s main hospital within six months, including moving the dialysis unit, adding a dedicated asthma bay, and shifting some services off-site. Music & Culture: The Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission launches a free five-day Music Development Masterclass (June 8–12) for artistes, producers, DJs, songwriters and more, covering songwriting, mixing/mastering, distribution, copyright, marketing and branding. Community & Care: ABRCS reps completed regional WASH training in Guadeloupe to boost emergency water, sanitation and hygiene response capacity. Local Loss: Antigua and Barbuda mourns Sir Aziz Hadeed, remembered for decades of education and community service. Health Alerts: A chickenpox cluster has been contained at Clarevue Psychiatric Hospital, with vaccination and infection-prevention reminders for families across the islands.
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