AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFuel Relief in Montserrat: The Government of Montserrat cut fuel prices effective July 11, lowering diesel (wholesale EC$19.60→EC$16.30; retail EC$21.00→EC$17.70) and premium gasoline (wholesale EC$21.72→EC$19.47; retail EC$23.12→EC$20.87), aiming to ease the cost of living. ECCB Banknotes Overhaul: The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank unveiled redesigned EC$ banknotes that remove Queen Elizabeth II’s image and replace it with national heroes across ECCU member states. ECCB Monetary Council: The ECCB’s 113th Monetary Council meeting reaffirmed the EC dollar as a stability anchor while pushing resilience and shared prosperity amid global uncertainty. Local Health Access: The Ministry of Health and Social Services launched “Wellness in Motion,” a mobile clinic starting Aug 7 with free monthly screenings like blood pressure and blood sugar checks. Regional Reparations Push: CARICOM’s Reparations Commission is advancing a revised reparations manifesto to the UK and UN, including Overseas Territories like Montserrat, as it ramps up lobbying. Cyber & Fraud Warning: Montserrat residents were warned about social media “money mule” recruitment schemes tied to a broader National Cybersecurity and Fraud Prevention Forum. Chevening Scholarships: Three Montserratians won Chevening Scholarships for 2026/27 to study in the UK and return with skills aligned to island priorities. Business Awards Weekend: PRIME Weekend 2026 culminates in Montserrat’s first Business Awards & Gala (July 24–26), with M.S. Osborne Limited named Business of the Year.
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