AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCaribbean Reparations Push: A CARICOM delegation in the UK is demanding Britain return overseas territories—including Montserrat—and back decolonisation, with reparations framed as “moral, ethical and legal” justice; leaders say the Caribbean remains “the most colonised part of the world” and want a framework for negotiations. Fuel Subsidy Pressure: Premier Reuben Meade says governments must be cautious with fuel subsidies as US-Iran tensions lift oil prices, arguing Montserrat’s targeted support is constrained by limited fiscal space and heavy UK funding. OECS Airline Call: Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne renewed the push for an OECS airline, blaming chronic delays and cancellations for stranding regional travellers and disrupting official travel. ECCB Banknotes Update: The ECCB unveiled redesigned EC banknotes replacing Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait with regional heroes, including Montserrat’s William Henry Bramble on the EC$10 note, with circulation expected from late 2027. Regional Governance: CARICOM leaders met in Saint Lucia (5–8 July) under chair Philip J. Pierre, with Montserrat’s Premier Reuben Meade attending. Montserrat HR Appointment: Montserrat named Paula Simone Atkinson as Chief Human Resources Officer on a three-year contract effective July 15, 2026.
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