AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 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. CARICOM Reparations Push: A CARICOM delegation in London is pressing Britain to decolonise as part of reparatory justice, including giving up territories such as Montserrat, BVI, Anguilla, Cayman Islands, Bermuda and Turks & Caicos, while also calling for King Charles to back the demand. Regional Integration Update: Martinique officially joined CARICOM as an associate member effective 16 June 2026, boosting ties between French- and English-speaking Caribbean islands. OECS Connectivity: Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne renewed calls for an OECS airline, citing hours-long delays and missed meetings caused by unreliable regional flights. ECCB Leadership & Currency: ECCB Monetary Council chairmanship shifted to Dominica’s Dr. Irving McIntyre, and redesigned EC banknotes were unveiled featuring regional icons and national heroes. CARICOM Tax Agenda: Tax administrators are set to meet in Georgetown, Guyana (27–31 July) to discuss “smart, data-driven and AI-enabled” revenue administration.
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