AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMarine Monitoring Boost: Antigua and Barbuda received three SOFAR ocean data buoys under the RCCAME project, with one already deployed and two more due this week, aiming to strengthen hurricane-season forecasting and maritime safety through better early warnings and local training. Coastal Pollution Push: The Antigua and Barbuda Red Cross Society continued monthly beach clean-ups, removing thousands of pounds of plastics, glass, and fishing gear to protect coral reefs, seagrass, and marine life. Youth Entrepreneurship: Fifty-eight young entrepreneurs completed the 2026 Entrepreneurship Edge Programme, backed by the Sandals Foundation, with an expo on International Youth Day showcasing new businesses and skills. Disaster Readiness for Fisherfolk: ABRCS held a Barbuda fisherfolk consultation to shape early actions under the Early Action Protocol, supporting anticipatory disaster preparedness through the 3 Oceans Project. Weather Watch: Antigua and Barbuda warned of heavy rain and flooding risk as a tropical wave moves toward the Lesser Antilles, with gusts and downpours expected into the weekend.
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