AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMontserrat Health Policy: The Ministry of Health and Social Services has opened a public consultation to help residents and Montserratians in the diaspora choose a name for the island’s new national hospital, running Aug 21 to Sept 3; submissions will be reviewed by a naming committee, with a final decision announced publicly, and the ministry says names should reflect Montserrat’s identity and avoid divisive or trademarked options. Regional Air Connectivity: Winair says it has held high-level talks with Premier Reuben T. Meade and Permanent Secretary Camille Thomas-Gerald on strengthening Montserrat’s air links, focusing on existing service and closer cooperation across the Caribbean; no new routes were confirmed in the update. Public Health Leadership: Dr. Eva Jané Llopis has assumed the PAHO/WHO Representative role for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries, overseeing technical cooperation for Barbados, OECS states, and territories including Montserrat. Culture & Development: Montserrat-born music producer Eddie Prynze Duberry-Allen is pushing a “Culture is Currency” message, urging Caribbean governments and artistes to professionalize the creative sector through training, IP management, and stronger cultural business systems. Local Media & Heritage: Franklyn “Algie” Greaves is launching “Strat Talk” on ZJB Radio Montserrat, a non-political weekly programme aimed at discussing Montserrat’s cultural and development landscape.
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