AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWorkplace Health & Rights: The Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union says a new Collective Bargaining Agreement at Cricket West Indies will support workers dealing with menstruation, maternity, menopause and andropause, including three “Low Days” annually (with half-day options) plus access to a wellness facility. Education & Access: Antigua and Barbuda has extended free universal education from preschool through university, with the government covering major exam and tuition costs, including CSEC, CAPE and UWI Five Islands programmes. Tourism Strategy: The Tourism Authority is being urged to “market smarter” and prove returns on spend, while the Tourism Minister announced a carrying capacity study to guide sustainable visitor growth. Youth & Learning Support: Sandals Foundation, Digicel Antigua and Tropical Adventures expanded their Back-to-School Initiative across Antigua, delivering backpacks and supplies to hundreds of students. Regional Justice & Reparations: CARICOM’s Reparations Commission is set to host its third regional conference in Barbados (Sept 17–19) focused on reparatory justice. Public Safety Debate: A local pastor says Antigua’s sex offenders registry can’t protect children on its own, calling for stronger safeguards and grooming education. Arts & Youth Spotlight: Young Antiguan artist Annia Matthews impressed at the CHOGM 2026 cricket match launch in London, earning praise and a youth mental health roundtable invitation.
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