AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBBC MasterChef Spotlight: Antigua and Barbuda’s cuisine and culture hit international screens as the destination featured in a BBC MasterChef Finals Week episode filmed at Nelson’s Dockyard and Jumby Bay. Child Health Advocacy: Hope for the Future and partners rallied families at the Grow With the Flo expo to push back on unhealthy food marketing around schools. Education Wins: The 40th National CSEC Awards honoured 151 top performers, including Kaylei John-Baptiste as Student of the Year. CHOGM Sports Boost: PM Browne pledged funding to expand Potters’ swimming pool as the Potters Sports Field redevelopment stays on track for completion ahead of CHOGM. LGBTQ+ Hospitality: Two resorts publicly reaffirm welcome for LGBTQ+ travellers, sparking both praise and debate online. Work Permits Tightened: Government moves to tighten work permit rules, requiring proof of wider advertising and prioritising locals. Tourism Leadership Visa Shock: Newly elected CHTA president Gregor Nassief reportedly denied a US visa renewal, adding pressure as Caribbean CBI fallout deepens. Youth Football Momentum: Antigua and Barbuda’s U-20 men qualified for CONCACAF and continue preparations with support and inspiration from Omar Al Somah.
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