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Cabinet Warns Cannabis Authority to Accelerate Stalled Medicinal Industry
Cabinet has warned the Cannabis Authority's leadership to accelerate development of Antigua and Barbuda's medicinal cannabis industry or face further government scrutiny. The directive was announced by Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant at the weekly post-Cabinet briefing.
UTC President Backs Weekly Homeporting Target Ahead of 2027 Tourism Surge
UTC President Ian Joseph has welcomed Antigua and Barbuda's planned move to weekly homeporting by 2027, calling it a positive development as the island prepares for a projected increase in visitor arrivals. Homeporting currently operates on a 14-day cycle.
Government Reclaims 150 Acres of Idle Farmland for Youth and Women Farmers
The Antiguan government has repossessed approximately 150 acres of idle farmland and plans to redistribute it for active agricultural use, with youth and women farmers set to benefit. The announcement was made by Director of Communications Maurice Merchant at the weekly post-Cabinet briefing.