AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCruise & Tourism: Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas docked in St. John’s, bringing a full day of port buzz as vendors, taxi drivers, tour operators and shopkeepers welcomed thousands of visitors. Gender & Community Safety: The Directorate of Gender Affairs is set to host the “Man in the Mirror” Men’s Forum on Aug. 12, tackling violence, mental wellness, stigma and help-seeking in a closed, livestreamed session. Carnival & CHOGM Momentum: CHOGM’s National Task Force says its Carnival 26 promotions helped build awareness ahead of the Nov. 1–4 summit, while the Festivals Commission confirmed Carnival 2026 stayed within a $5.2m budget. Policy & People: Antigua and Barbuda has stepped back from an open-ended U.S. deportation framework, demanding strict caps and full cost coverage. Sports & Youth: ABFA launches a Women’s 7-A-Side tournament (Aug. 16), and the Falcons are gearing up for CPL 2026 opener vs Jamaica Kingsmen on Aug. 7. Health & Youth Development: The AIDS Secretariat offers free late-night HIV testing Aug. 17–20, and the National Public Library runs WORK FU UM! Summer Camp (Aug. 10–Sept. 4). Culture & Faith: Nevis Culturama 52 wrapped with praise for the festival’s quality and attendance, and Archbishop Ulloa is in Seville for Our Lady of the Kings celebrations.
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