THE ECONOMY EXPERIENCING ROBUST GROWTH During the presentation of the 2022-2023 budget, Prime Minister Gaston Browne revealed that the economy grew by 5.3 percent in 2021. This boost in the economy was a record for the twin islands in a 12-month period. The drivers for this growth were the recommencement of the tourism, leisure and construction sectors after the pandemic and their Citizenship by Investment Programme.
SADHGURU AND MACHEL MONTANO IN ANTIGUA WITH SAVE SOIL MOVEMENT Sadhguru and Machel Montano in Antigua with Save Soil movement World-renowned yogi and mystic Sadhguru Jagadish Vasudev, founder of Conscious Planet, accompanied by international Soca Star Machel Montano, was recently in Antigua to sign an MoU with Prime Minister Gaston Browne and other OECS countries in support of his global #SaveSoil campaign. The #SaveSoil initiative aims to educate the public about the vital role of soil in the planet’s sustainable future and prompt national policies to secure future and present soil health. Thanks to the MoU, the twin islands will be implementing the necessary policies for soil regenerative practises to ensure a healthy soil and a sustainable future
EXCITING ADVENTURES ON LAVISCOUNT ISLAND A new adventure can be had at Laviscount Island. Located in the Northeast Marine Management Area, the Eastern Caribbean’s biggest marine park, this private island has been prepared to host adventures. The island has the only Aldabra giant tortoise sanctuary in the Western Hemisphere, and visitors can also see the Lesser Antillean Iguana, a reptile that is endemic to the region. Walking trails, beaches and snorkelling are other attractions.
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