AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFuel & Energy Disruption: Motorists in Antigua scrambled for gas and diesel after most service stations shut pumps in industrial action, with operators citing unsustainable profit margins amid rising costs. Climate Diplomacy: Australia’s pre-COP31 push in Fiji and Tuvalu is drawing scrutiny over low turnout, even as leaders from Antigua and Barbuda are named among confirmed attendees; the meetings aim to spotlight climate impacts on low-lying Pacific states ahead of COP31 in Türkiye. Marine Protection Debate: Togo has cosponsored a proposal to review commercial whaling quotas, a move led by Antigua and Barbuda that conservation groups say could weaken the global whaling moratorium. Youth & Health Focus: CARICOM appointed Antigua and Barbuda’s Janet Simon as Dean of the Youth Ambassador Corps, prioritizing youth mental health, nutrition, NCD prevention, peace, and pathways to employment. Wildlife & Pollution: A rescued loggerhead turtle in Fuerteventura was released after treatment for injuries linked to marine litter, including raffia entanglement. Governance & Safety Questions: Antigua and Barbuda faces renewed public questions over police strategy, leadership evaluation, and measurable public-safety targets.
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