AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTropical Storm Dolly Aftermath: Antigua and Barbuda are bracing for heavy rain and flash-flood risk as Dolly’s remnants move through the Leeward Islands over the weekend, with the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service warning of 1–3 inches of rain (locally higher) and dangerous, fast-rising water in low-lying areas and poor drainage zones; residents are urged to clear drains and avoid driving through flooded roads. Regional Weather Preparedness: NEMA and the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service also warned against parking in waterways/ghauts and highlighted gusty squalls (25–40 mph) and rough seas. Renewables Push: IRENA is inviting renewable energy project proposals across Antigua and Barbuda and the wider Caribbean for potential support via its Climate Investment Platform and Energy Transition Accelerator Financing. Energy Costs & Clean Power: Nevis Electricity Company is exploring a 10-megawatt solar farm as a short-term step while it moves toward geothermal generation, aiming to reduce exposure to fuel-price shocks. Climate Resilience Tech: The Met Service says three ocean-monitoring buoys deployed around Antigua and Barbuda are being treated as national assets after one was recovered from Barbuda; the public is asked not to tamper with them. Sustainable Investment Spotlight: Antigua and Barbuda helped launch an Island Investment Forum in the Maldives, backed by the UN, to attract investment for sustainable development in small island states. Royal & CHOGM Context: Buckingham Palace confirmed King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit Antigua and Barbuda for CHOGM 2026 in early November, with the tour also including The Bahamas and Guyana.
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