AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoJudicial Independence: Prime Minister Gaston Browne rejects claims his comments on sentencing targeted judicial independence, proposing an independent review committee for firearm offences after regional heads of judiciary raised concerns about confidentiality. Hurricane Watch: Antigua and Barbuda’s Met Service is monitoring multiple Atlantic tropical waves, including AL92 with an 80% chance of becoming a depression within 48 hours, while another system carries a 70% seven-day development chance—residents are urged to keep following official updates. Biodiversity Protection: Redonda has been upgraded to the Redonda Ecosystem Reserve, safeguarding nearly 30,000 hectares of land and sea after invasive rats and goats were removed, with major gains for threatened species and seabirds. Community & Women’s Health: The ABWU Women’s Conference produced a resolution focused on safer workplaces, better access to health supports, mental health recognition, and fair pay. Local Safety & Environment: Government says it’s monitoring Antiguans and Barbudans in Colombia after an earthquake, while also planning more surveillance cameras amid rising gun violence. Tourism Upgrade: Carlisle Bay Antigua will unveil phase two of its renovation in October 2026.
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