AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBanking & Governance: Bank of Montserrat Limited has advertised replacements for three senior managers appointed in 2025, as General Manager Josephine George exits today (30 Sept 2026), raising questions about leadership continuity at the island’s only indigenous commercial bank. Cost of Living Policy: Premier Reuben Meade urged residents to “belt-tighten” pragmatically, warning that Montserrat’s aid- and import-dependent economy limits what government can offer during the ongoing cost-of-living squeeze. Regional Trade Capacity: The OECS Commission, with EU funding, is running services-sector training across Protocol member states, with a final virtual session scheduled for Montserrat in September 2026. International Spotlight on Montserrat: Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2027 lists Montserrat among its top picks, with wider attention amplified by CNN coverage. Community & Culture: The passing of calypso legend “The Mighty Sparrow” (Slinger Francisco) marks the end of an era where calypsonians served as entertainers, storytellers, and political commentators across the Caribbean. Sports (Montserrat): CONCACAF Nations League C officiating includes Bahamian referees for matches involving Montserrat, including Turks & Caicos vs Montserrat and Montserrat vs the British Virgin Islands.
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