AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUN Spotlight: Antigua and Barbuda’s gender equality advocate Sheila Roseau was elected to the UN CEDAW committee, a major win for women’s rights and global accountability. Youth Mental Health: The OECS’ first free, anonymous Young Caribbean Minds chatline launched in Antigua and Barbuda with UNICEF and partners, backed by a youth-led survey report feeding into the Mental Health Care Bill 2026. Barbuda Entrepreneurship: ACB Caribbean and Digicel co-sponsor barbudanGO’s New Gen Innovators workshop, training 13–16-year-olds to solve community problems and pitch business ideas. Tourism Leadership: Janica Adams was named Antigua and Barbuda’s new Junior Minister of Tourism after winning the Tourism Youth Congress, earning a regional shot in Guyana. Hospitality Awards: Sandals Grande Antigua’s Karen Wong and St. John’s Catholic Primary’s Priscilla Joseph both took 2025 WOW Factor Awards for hospitality and sports/education. Health Preparedness: SLBMC rolled out mandatory Ebola response training for staff to strengthen infectious disease readiness. Community & Culture: Antigua Carnival 2026 countdown is on—July 25 to Aug 4 under “Feel the Rhythm.”
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