AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCost of Living Guidance: Premier Reuben Meade urged residents to “belt-tighten” pragmatically as Montserrat’s aid- and import-dependent economy leaves little room for relief, with prices expected to keep rising due to geopolitics. Bank of Montserrat Leadership: The island’s only indigenous commercial bank is advertising three senior roles after Josephine George’s departure and other management changes in 2025, raising questions about continuity and interim leadership. OECS Trade Capacity: The OECS Commission, backed by the EU, is running services-sector training for public, private, and civil society stakeholders across Protocol states, with a final virtual session for Montserrat scheduled for September 2026. Regional Governance & Elections: With elections approaching, student and civic groups are stepping up voter registration and education efforts, including outreach to international and out-of-state students. International Spotlight: Lonely Planet’s 2027 “Best in Travel” list includes Montserrat, boosting its visibility alongside other Caribbean picks. Education/Quality Assurance: Ghana’s GTEC published a list of 110 unrecognised institutions, warning the public to exercise due diligence with certificates from those providers.
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