AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCHOGM Tech Rollout: Antigua and Barbuda has launched its online accreditation portal for CHOGM 2026, with Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Foreign Affairs Minister Chet Greene among the first to receive certificates as the system goes live for delegations ahead of November. Maritime Security Push: Browne opened the Second Annual Global Maritime Security and Sanctions Enforcement Symposium in Antigua, warning that illegal activity at sea—like sanctions evasion and shadow fleets—demands stronger international cooperation. Border Tech Upgrade: The U.S. and Caribbean partners signed a biometric border security agreement, enabling faster sharing of fingerprints and facial-scan data through automated queries, with Antigua and Barbuda included. Health & AI Partnerships: Health Minister Michael Joseph advanced plans for cooperation with China’s Zhejiang People’s Hospital, highlighting AI-enabled care, training, and clinical support. Education Training: A two-week teacher professional development programme began at ABCAS’s Eustace Hill Campus, delivered jointly by the Canadian Teachers’ Federation and the Antigua and Barbuda Union of Teachers. Regional Sustainability: Analyst Stafford Lewis urged an OECS-wide approach to sargassum disposal, arguing Antigua can’t scale repurposing alone.
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