AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCHOGM Cricket Build-Up: Antigua and Barbuda is set to host the “One Commonwealth, One Team” exhibition cricket series at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on 1 November, bringing leaders and future stars together alongside CHOGM 2026. Regional Sports Focus: Cricket West Indies has appointed New Zealand coach Bob Carter as batting consultant to lift standards across men’s, women’s and age-group programmes ahead of major qualifiers. Tourism & Culture Abroad: The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority brought Carnival energy to Brooklyn for the West Indian Day Parade, kicking off the run-up to Antigua Carnival 2027. Education Overhaul: Antigua and Barbuda has introduced universal free education from early childhood through university, covering key CXC exam fees and tuition at UWI Five Islands. Local Campus Growth: ABCAS welcomed more than 1,200 students in its first unified intake, with agriculture training getting its first cohort. Justice & Rights Debate: Prime Minister Gaston Browne escalated his feud with the regional judiciary over sentencing and threatened deportation of a sitting judge, drawing pushback from women judges. Child Safety Policy: Antigua is moving to make the sex offenders registry more public, including possible names and photos—sparking renewed regional questions, including about whether the BVI should follow. Immigration Pressure: Authorities say wanted suspects are being found in Antigua and Barbuda, prompting tighter immigration checks.
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