AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHealth & Regional Governance: Dr. Eva Jané Llopis has assumed duties as PAHO/WHO Representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries, overseeing technical cooperation across Barbados, OECS states, and UK Overseas Territories including Montserrat, with a focus on stronger, more equitable health systems. Public Consultation: Montserrat’s Ministry of Health has opened a public process to help residents and the diaspora suggest a name for the new national hospital, running Aug 21 to Sept 3, with a committee to review submissions and announce the decision. Air Connectivity: Winair met with Montserrat Premier Reuben T. Meade and Permanent Secretary Camille Thomas-Gerald to discuss strengthening Caribbean air links, building on its existing service between Montserrat and St. Maarten. Sports & Community: Young referee Sar Smith earned his first international officiating break at the Caribbean Football Union Under-14 Challenge Series in the Dominican Republic, including matches featuring Montserrat. Regional Mobility & Travel: A Henley Passport Index update says South African passport holders can access 101 destinations visa-free, highlighting broader travel access trends relevant to the region’s movement and tourism planning. Energy Costs Watch: ECCB data shows Antigua and Barbuda recorded the lowest gasoline and diesel prices in the ECCU in July, while Montserrat reported the highest gasoline price in the group.
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