AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMontserrat Blue Belt Boost: Montserrat has officially joined the UK’s Blue Belt Programme on World Ocean Day, committing to protect at least 20% of its maritime zone and using UK science and technical support to expand Marine Protected Areas, strengthen fisheries management, and modernise marine laws. Hurricane Readiness & Risk: With the Atlantic season underway, local coverage stresses that even a “quieter” forecast still means one major storm can be enough, and highlights new household preparedness needs in a phone-dependent world. Volcano Still Unrest: The Montserrat Volcano Observatory says the Soufrière Hills system remains active beneath the surface, with monitoring showing unrest through ground inflation, gas emissions, and seismic activity. Business Financing Push: Government is seeking fresh funding to expand the MBPF Soft Loan Programme after fully deploying its initial EC$2 million and approving 39 loans across 11 sectors. UN Decolonisation Call: The BVI has urged the UN Special Committee on Decolonisation to use “good offices” and visiting missions to advance self-government for the remaining 17 Non-Self-Governing Territories. Church Abuse Accountability: Pope Leo XIV met six clergy abuse survivors in Spain and told bishops to strengthen safeguarding and offer reparations, while some survivor groups complained they were not invited.
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