AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoOverseas Territories Governance: Montserrat’s Speaker Dennis Lister joined the 5th Conference of Overseas Territories Speakers and Clerks, where leaders discussed AI’s impact on parliaments, constitutional reform, supporting effective opposition, and law-making during crises. Tourism & Regional Partnerships: Montserrat’s Tourism Authority says it is building momentum after SMART 2026 in St. Maarten, reporting higher buyer and supplier participation and 35 business-to-business meetings with partners across the US, Europe and the Caribbean. Regional Aviation Policy: The European Regions Airline Association met in the Canary Islands with Binter hosting, focusing on regulatory pressure from EU261 compensation rules and ReFuelEU fuel mandates that could strain regional carriers’ finances. Community-Based Tourism Push: OECS is training member states to turn community-based tourism into a core growth strategy, backed by the 11th EDF, with local communities positioned as the main beneficiaries. Local Recognition: Montserrat honoured six centenarians at a ceremony hosted by the Office of the Premier, celebrating more than 100 years of service and community legacy. Sports Spotlight: St. Kitts and Nevis named its team for the ANOCES Athletics Championship at Kim Collins Stadium, with Montserrat listed among participating countries.
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