AGP Executive Report
Last update: 26 minutes agoClimate Accountability: UNEP says the world has already broken the 1.5°C promise, and small states like Antigua and Barbuda shouldn’t be forced to borrow more to pay for damage they didn’t cause. Cultural Restitution: The British Museum is set to hold talks with Caribbean slavery-reparations campaigners over returning sacred Caribbean “zemi” artefacts, including Taino sculptures. Digital Security: Antigua and Barbuda launched an AB govCIRT cyber incident response team to strengthen how government prepares for, detects, and responds to cyber threats. Forensics Upgrade: A Forensic Services Bill will go to Parliament on Sept. 18 to formalize forensic capability for criminal investigations. Energy Tech: APUA is moving ahead with a US$25m automated metering system (AMI) to replace manual meter readings and give customers clearer usage data. Geothermal Momentum (Nevis): Nevis geothermal drilling is set to begin within 60 days after a final rig inspection in Iceland. Parliament in the Digital Age (Nevis): Nevis is taking part in a Commonwealth Parliamentary Association conference on keeping parliamentary decorum as AI and digital tools reshape governance. Tourism Skills (Antigua): Six Sandals Grande Antigua managers/supervisors graduate from a hospitality leadership programme with FIU, focused on analytics, leadership, and capstone problem-solving. Tech & Policy (Regional): Holness says technology should serve democracy, not replace human judgement, as parliaments modernize.
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