AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEnvironment Leadership: Antigua and Barbuda’s Climate Ambassador Ruleta Camacho-Thomas has been appointed Acting Director of the Department of Environment, effective July 20, as Diann Black-Layne moves to pre-retirement leave. Climate & Resilience: The appointment highlights continued focus on climate justice and threats like sea-level rise and extreme weather. Waste & Tourism: Good Humans 268 Inc. is urging the tourism sector to help fund new waste management equipment, including a proposed glass-to-sand machine, arguing hotels and restaurants are the biggest waste contributors. Chemicals & Waste Training: Two local officials completed a regional workshop in Trinidad and Tobago on hazardous chemicals and waste under multilateral environmental agreements. Storm Watch: Tropical Storm Bertha’s watches and warnings extend westward along the northern Gulf Coast, with potential flooding from storm surge. Governance & Security: Police announced heightened Carnival 2026 security, including K-9 screening at Carnival City and more patrols and checkpoints. Citizenship by Investment Pressure: Antigua and Barbuda is moving to tighten CIP rules, including a proposed increase in post-approval residency from five days to 30 days, amid EU pressure to end “golden passport” schemes.
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