AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoOECS Regional Push: Heads of Government gathered in Antigua for the 78th OECS Authority meeting, marking 45 years since the Treaty of Basseterre and handing the chairmanship from Dr Godwin Friday to Gaston Browne, who urged a “renaissance” with bold implementation on economic development, integration, climate resilience, security, food and energy security. ECCB Currency Update: Grenadian sprinter Kirani James is set to appear on the EC$5 banknote as part of the ECCB’s redesign, with new notes expected to enter circulation in 2027. Montserrat Pensions Reform: Montserrat has begun a comprehensive pensions review, commissioning TELUS Health and a 17-member committee to modernise and stabilise retirement benefits, moving toward a more transparent defined contribution model. Ferry Uncertainty: Questions are growing over Montserrat’s ferry future as private operators appear to move ahead while government says its tender process is still underway and no subsidised service is yet in operation. Local Business & Community: Montserrat entrepreneurs can apply for a four-month Green Business Incubator starting July 2026, while a Men’s Health Fair for July 3 is set to offer free screenings and raise funds for Meals on Wheels.
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