AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCrime & Safety: PM Gaston Browne has called a national security meeting for Monday after a reported uptick in crime and violence, pointing to the West Bus Station shooting and warning that authorities need public tips as the government expands surveillance. Youth & Education: The Sir Luther Wynter Pre-School board transition is underway as the school moves into Antigua and Barbuda’s expanding public early childhood network, with officials stressing continuity of care. Community Support: ABSA and the Hopeful Hearts Foundation visited Sunshine Home for Girls in Johnson’s Point with donations and mentorship focused on consent, boundaries, resilience, and future planning. Sports (Women’s Cricket): Leeward Islands Under-19 Women opened the CWI Rising Stars campaign with a 1-run DLS win over Windward Islands at Liberta Sports Club. Culture (Music): Montserrat’s De Bear reclaimed the Leeward Islands Calypso Monarch crown, topping the field with 866 points; Antigua’s King Destroyer took 2nd runner-up. Sports (Regional Cricket): CWI’s Rising Stars Women’s Under-19 Championship kicks off across Antigua from Aug 8–15, serving as a key talent pathway toward the 2027 U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup. Youth Programs: Antigua and Barbuda is set to host a four-week cultural and educational camp at the Public Library for ages 4–16 during the summer break.
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