AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWelcome Home Antigua: Antigua and Barbuda is rolling out a “groundbreaking” biometric welcome home system for returning citizens, letting eligible passport holders enrol once and use dedicated verification lanes instead of repeating ED-Card steps each trip. Education Under Pressure: The Antigua and Barbuda Union of Teachers says classroom heat is still being ignored, while it also rejects the Ministry’s Teachers’ Day promises as over 300 teachers wait on retroactive arrears and promoted staff remain unpaid. Teacher Support, Real-World Fixes: The Ministry marks World Teachers’ Day calling for fair pay, manageable workloads, and safe, properly resourced classrooms, as Youth Parliamentarians push for payment action and warn about overreliance on AI in schools. Disaster-Ready Schools: CDEMA, UNICEF and NODS trained education personnel across Antigua and Barbuda to strengthen school disaster readiness. Sports & Community: Richie’s Shooterz stayed unbeaten in the Business Basketball League; Youth Parliament spotlighted education funding gaps; and the ABRSC honoured Ambassador Dorbrene O’Marde for leadership in reparatory justice. Housing Update: PM Browne targets January 2027 occupancy for the Booby Alley redevelopment, Pelican Court, as legal arrangements continue.
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