AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoVatican Communications Shake-Up: Pope Leo XIV has appointed Maria Montserrat “Montse” Alvarado—president and COO of EWTN News—as the first lay woman to lead the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication, succeeding Paolo Ruffini and taking office in November. The move is being read as part of Leo’s broader push to modernize Vatican messaging and broaden leadership beyond traditional clerical roles. Montserrat Disaster Readiness: Montserrat is upgrading hurricane response with new tech, including thermal-imaging drones operated by the Royal Montserrat Police Service and expanded drone capabilities at the Montserrat Volcano Observatory, alongside shelter, healthcare, and emergency communications planning under the DMCA’s annual conference. Regional Governance Watch: Bermuda has wrapped public consultations on full CARICOM membership, with officials now reviewing feedback before forming an official position—an issue still split along immigration and free-movement lines. Youth Policy: Antigua and Barbuda’s Youth Parliament leadership has unveiled a restructuring plan built around seven pillars to strengthen its regional influence and internal operations.
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