AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRegional Air Connectivity: Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne renewed calls for an OECS-owned regional airline, arguing frequent delays and cancellations are disrupting travel across the OECS—including Montserrat—and pushing for joint government ownership with private commercial management. ECCB & ECCU Finance: The ECCB Monetary Council backed using dormant bank account funds for regional development while protecting depositors’ rights, and highlighted strong performance including EC$121.6 million profit for 2025–26. OECS–Cuba Ties: OECS praised Cuba for decades of support despite the US embargo, with the OECS Director General pointing to cooperation in health, education, disaster resilience, agriculture and ocean governance. Montserrat Business & Community: PRIME Weekend 2026 culminates with Montserrat’s first Business Awards & Gala, spotlighting local entrepreneurs and organisations, with Governor Harriet Cross and other senior officials attending. Health Access: Montserrat’s Ministry of Health launches “Wellness in Motion,” a mobile clinic offering free monthly screenings and advice starting August 7. Scholarships: Three Montserratians won Chevening Scholarships for 2026/27 to study in the UK and return with skills for island priorities. Caribbean Politics: The CARICOM Reparations Commission is pushing a revised manifesto to the UK and UN, explicitly including British Overseas Territories like Montserrat.
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