AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCaribbean Mystery: A ghost fishing boat washed ashore in Trinidad is drawing fresh interest across the region, with new clues pointing to West Africa—people even link it to similar “ghost boats” reported in Barbuda. Culture & Hosting: Antigua and Barbuda’s Director of Culture Khan Cordice says the country is now better prepared to host CARIFESTA in 2029 after the 2021 confirmation. Youth & Digital Life: Government says it hasn’t decided whether to restrict social media for under-16s, but is monitoring results elsewhere and weighing enforcement challenges. Family & Safety: Cabinet is pushing for more parental involvement and conflict-resolution education to tackle youth violence. Education & Language: Antigua and Barbuda is considering adding up to 20 Spanish teachers as it plans a wider Spanish-as-a-second-language rollout. Community & Leadership: Wellness Waves Foundation and the Salvation Army trained 20+ young people in leadership, stress management, and conflict skills. Travel & Connectivity: Sunrise Airways launched a direct Antigua–Barbados service, boosting regional travel and cultural links. Cost of Living: Electricity prices jumped, lifting annual inflation to 3.7% in the latest CPI. Sports & Pride: Barbados retained the Rising Stars Under-19 title, while Antigua and Barbuda’s Falcons named overseas players for CPL 2026.
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