AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWeather Watch: Two tropical waves are expected to keep Antigua and Barbuda unsettled through Thursday, with showers and possible isolated thunderstorms, no cyclone threat, highs near 33°C and locally rough seas. Deep-Sea Mining Drafting: Antigua and Barbuda is weighing possible deep-sea mining, with marine experts warning the country is not ready to monitor impacts and noting the ocean’s role in tourism and fisheries. Ocean Policy Debate: Antigua and Barbuda’s OAS ambassador Sir Ronald Sanders is pushing for development to stay central in hemispheric cooperation, while a separate commentary defends “sustainable use” of ocean resources and rejects claims that the stance is bought. Climate Finance Pressure: A senator is calling for concessional financing despite the country’s high-income label, arguing climate risk should drive access to support. Tourism & Environment: Barbuda’s 11-mile pink-sand coast is spotlighted as a new chapter opens with Nobu’s coming Beach Inn, raising the stakes for protecting fragile shorelines. Regional Diplomacy: OECS leaders plan a high-level Brussels mission over EU changes affecting Citizenship by Investment.
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