AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAntigua Carnival Countdown: Antigua and Barbuda is officially one month out from Carnival 2026, running July 25–Aug. 4 under the theme “Feel the Rhythm,” with 11 days of soca, mas, steelpan and summer festival energy. UN Women’s Rights Milestone: Antiguan gender equality advocate Sheila Roseau has been elected to the UN CEDAW committee, a major global platform for monitoring women’s rights protections. Youth Mental Health Support: The OECS’ first free, anonymous Young Caribbean Minds chatline launched in Antigua and Barbuda, backed by UNICEF, UWI and local partners, alongside a youth survey report shaping the Mental Health Care Bill 2026. Tourism Leadership for Youth: Janica Adams was named Antigua and Barbuda’s new Junior Minister of Tourism after winning the Tourism Youth Congress, earning a regional spot in Guyana. Health & Preparedness: Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre has started mandatory Ebola response training for clinical staff to strengthen infectious disease readiness. Barbuda Entrepreneurship Push: ACB Caribbean and Digicel co-sponsored the New Gen Innovators workshop in Barbuda, training ages 13–16 to build real business solutions. Local Sports: Potters Stingers dominated the Village Netball League, while Swetes/Roman Hill and All Saints United also notched wins.
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