AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTourism Push: Montserrat’s Tourism Authority says SMART 2026 paid off, with a bigger delegation and 35 business-to-business meetings lined up across the region and key markets, as the island looks to widen its tourism reach. Regional Aviation: ERAA’s quarterly board meeting in the Canaries focused on regulatory pressure on regional airlines, including EU261 compensation and ReFuelEU fuel rules—issues that can hit connectivity for remote territories like Montserrat. OECS Community Tourism: OECS is training member states to build community-based tourism policies, backed by the 11th EDF, aiming to keep tourism benefits and income inside local communities. Parliament & Governance: Speaker Dennis Lister attended the Overseas Territories Speakers and Clerks conference, where leaders discussed AI’s impact on parliaments, constitutional reform, and strengthening opposition. Local Recognition: Six Montserrat centenarians were honoured at a Premier’s Office ceremony, celebrating more than a century of service across the island. Sports & Identity: Grenada’s Kirani James is set to replace Queen Elizabeth II on the new Eastern Caribbean EC$5 banknote, with phased rollout expected in 2027. Health & Society: A study highlights that women—especially those with multiple food allergies—report worse quality of life impacts from food allergies. Aviation/Travel Note: Pakistan’s passport remains at 100th in the Henley index, with visa-free access including Montserrat.
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