AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFlood Preparedness: Antigua and Barbuda is building stronger flood forecasting and warning procedures, with a workshop drafting national Standard Operating Procedures and laying groundwork for an Urban and Flash Flood Information System to help authorities act before roads flood. Coastal & Marine Cleanup: Jumby Bay has ordered the swift removal of seaweed dumped near Parham after residents complained, and says it will add monitoring to meet environmental standards. Waste & Environment Governance: A government push to expand St John’s port includes considering cutting down Rat Island for more container storage, but details on environmental approvals and impact assessments are still unclear. Energy Transition Talk: Antigua is exploring a geothermal power link from Nevis via a subsea transmission line to reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels, though costs and timelines are not yet set. Sargassum “Blue Gold”: A regional environmental group is pitching a sargassum-to-fertiliser processing approach, arguing new collection equipment could support local production. Regional Leadership: OECS leaders reappointed Dr Didacus Jules for a fourth term and Antigua’s PM took over OECS Authority chairmanship, with climate resilience and regional integration on the agenda.
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