AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTourism Push: Antigua and Barbuda kicked off the 44th CHTA Caribbean Travel Marketplace at VC Bird International Airport, with Minister of State Michael Freeland greeting delegates as the event runs May 12–15—an effort aimed at driving business meetings, networking, and spillover for hotels, restaurants, transport, and small vendors. Career Inspiration: A 72-year-old Anguilla-linked student is set to graduate medical school at the end of May after years of delays, funding the dream through retirement savings, and then starting a three-year family medicine residency in July. Regional Finance Watch: Moody’s upgraded The Bahamas’ long-term rating to “Ba3” with a positive outlook, citing stronger fiscal performance and more durable revenue beyond tourism. Private Credit Pressure: Across the wider market, cracks are showing in private credit as Apollo weighs selling a $3B fund amid rising defaults and redemption strain. Business & Trade: Republic Financial and Caribbean Export wrapped Phase 1 of Project THRIVE, training 420 MSMEs across the region to boost export readiness and access to finance.
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