AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCARIFESTA 2029: Antigua and Barbuda has been selected to host CARIFESTA 2029 after CARICOM leaders accepted the bid at the 51st Heads of Government meeting—another big cultural moment ahead of CHOGM in November. Education Support: AUA is easing the cost of medical school for Fall 2026 students with a tuition freeze, free pre-clinical housing in Antigua, and expanded scholarships. Regional Security & Migration: The U.S. DHS signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with CARICOM IMPACS to strengthen border security and immigration vetting through biometric data sharing. CBI & EU Pressure: Eastern Caribbean CBI countries agreed to send a high-level delegation to Brussels to address the EU’s revised visa suspension mechanism and protect development funding. Money & Identity: The ECCB’s new EC$ banknote series is set to feature regional nation builders—Sir Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw is highlighted on the EC$50. Sports (Track & Cricket): Antigua and Barbuda sprinters advanced to NACAC finals in Mexico, while West Indies Women named Realeanna Grimmond to replace the injured Chinelle Henry for the ODI tour of Ireland. Humanitarian Partnership: ABRCS and the Hopeful Hearts Foundation signed an MOU to expand support for vulnerable communities nationwide.
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