AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRegional Child Policy: The OECS Commission, with UNICEF support, has unveiled a new OECS Regional Child Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–2032, built on a “whole-of-the-child” approach and shaped by input from children, parents and stakeholders, aiming for every child in the OECS to feel valued, safe, supported, loved and empowered by 2032. Montserrat Arts & Culture: Jo-Annah Richards has been appointed Director of the Montserrat Arts Council, effective August 10, bringing public policy, law, finance and arts administration experience to strengthen MAC’s leadership and strategy. Sports (Montserrat on the regional stage): The Bahamas Football Association named its U14 squad for the CFU Challenge Series in Punta Cana, with Group C Tier II match-ups including Montserrat (Aug 17). Local Governance & Business: Bank of Montserrat will hold its 32nd Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 5 p.m. at the Brades Arts and Education Centre, with virtual participation available for registered shareholders. International Law & Security: CCJ President Justice Winston Anderson called on nuclear-armed states to adopt a no first use policy in his lecture “No First Use of Nuclear Weapons: The Limits of Law?” Culture & Community: A ZJB Radio discussion on calypso raised concerns about AI in songwriting and competition judging, alongside questions about creators’ rights.
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