AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoOverseas Territories diplomacy: Montserrat’s Premier Reuben Meade joined other Caribbean OT leaders in Bermuda for the 2026 Overseas Territories Caribbean Caucus, hosted by Bermuda Premier David Burt, with talks ahead of the UK Joint Ministerial Council on economic resilience, climate preparedness, regional cooperation, and OT-UK relations. Football governance: FIFA has imposed life bans on Montserrat Football Association president Vincent Cassell and 15-year ban on former secretary Tandica Hughes, citing abuse of position, conflicts of interest, and misuse of FIFA/MFA funds; FIFA also fined Cassell and Hughes. Regional sport fixtures: The BVI named a 23-man squad for CONCACAF Nations League 2026, with group matches against Montserrat starting Sept. 26 in Turks & Caicos. Community and opportunities: OECS opened applications for the Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship (Cohort II) on Sept. 10, running to Sept. 20, with training areas including AI, cybersecurity, cloud, and data analytics. Health push: Pink Ribbon Charity Montserrat is urging residents to join the 100 Million Step Challenge for Caribbean Wellness Day on Sept. 12 to support breast cancer awareness and youth health. Culture and development: Montserrat Arts Council appointed Stedroy Duberry Jr as Cultural Development Manager, effective Sept. 1, as he returns home to shape the island’s cultural future.
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