AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCreative Industries: Cabinet approved a $250,000 Creative Industries Development Fund to help Antigua and Barbuda artistes and creatives produce work for regional and international audiences, with selected Antigua Carnival 2027 shows set for pay-per-view. CHOGM Craft Push: Artisans are being urged to make products that “speak” for CHOGM 2026—focusing on quality, authenticity, branding, pricing, and storytelling, not just making items. Diaspora Culture: The New York Consulate is hosting “Wadadli Speaks – Louder than Words” in Brooklyn on Aug 16, spotlighting young Antiguan and Barbudan spoken-word talent. Sports & Development: Antigua and Barbuda will send a nine-member team to the Pickleball World Cup in Vietnam (Aug 30–Sep 6) aiming to grow the sport at home; meanwhile, the YASCO track has been de-certified by World Athletics, raising repair and timeline questions. Cricket CPL: Saint Lucia Kings host Antigua and Barbuda Falcons on Aug 15 after early-season results, with both sides looking to build momentum. Volleyball ECVA: Saint Lucia’s teams opened the ECVA Senior Championships with mixed results—women losing to Bermuda, men beating Antigua & Barbuda 3–2. Legal/Politics: The OECS Bar condemned PM Gaston Browne’s threats against a sitting High Court judge, while ABBA hit back after his “piss off” response. U.S. Visa Shockwaves: Reports say U.S. visa scrutiny and revocations are affecting Caribbean entertainers, including Antiguan soca star Tian Winter.
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