AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCHOGM and Investment: As Antigua and Barbuda prepares to host Commonwealth leaders on November 1–4, King Charles has acknowledged the “great suffering” of slavery and said leaders will discuss its legacy at the summit. The meeting’s economic agenda includes trade, climate finance and youth employment, with $34 billion in investment-ready projects submitted by developing Commonwealth countries. Citizenship by Investment: Prime Minister Gaston Browne says Antigua and Barbuda is likely to suspend its programme by November 12 to protect visa-free access to the Schengen area. Tourism Development: The government is weighing up to $60 million in public funds for two hotels, while Browne has criticised land banking that leaves tourism plots undeveloped. Regional Finance: A US package worth more than $340 million includes funding for Caribbean health, security and digital infrastructure, though the projects’ country-by-country allocations were not specified. Development Partnerships: Browne says China remains Antigua and Barbuda’s leading development partner, citing a Chinese-funded EC$50 million housing project that has delivered 150 homes.
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