AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoVatican Communications Shake-Up: Pope Leo XIV has appointed Maria Montserrat “Montse” Alvarado—president and COO of EWTN News—as Prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication, a major media post overseeing the Holy See’s TV, radio, online, publishing and press operations; she’s set to begin in November and is described as the first laywoman (not a religious sister) to lead a dicastery. Montserrat Disaster Readiness: Montserrat’s government and DMCA say hurricane season planning is already in motion, covering shelters, emergency communications, healthcare, transport, fuel security and public safety, with leaders urging residents and businesses to stay prepared year-round. Regional Governance & Law: Montserrat’s parliamentary leadership is attending the Cayman Islands’ 2026 Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference, while the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court announced the appointment of Margaret Price Findlay as Chief Justice effective April 9, 2026. Local Development Funding: Montserrat launched CDB’s Basic Needs Trust Fund 11 with EC$8.1 million for poverty reduction, livelihoods and essential services, including a bigger allocation than earlier BNTF cycles.
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