AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFuel Relief in Montserrat: The Government of Montserrat cut fuel prices effective July 11, lowering diesel (wholesale EC$19.60→EC$16.30; retail EC$21.00→EC$17.70) and premium gasoline (wholesale EC$21.72→EC$19.47; retail EC$23.12→EC$20.87), aiming to ease the cost of living. OECS Connectivity Push: Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne renewed calls for an OECS airline, citing hours-long delays and missed connections while travelling for regional meetings. ECCB Leadership & Currency Updates: Dominica’s Dr. Irving McIntyre took over as chair of the ECCB Monetary Council, while the ECCU unveiled redesigned EC$ banknotes featuring regional icons and national heroes. CARICOM Reparations Escalate: A CARICOM delegation in London urged Britain to relinquish overseas territories—including Montserrat, BVI, Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Turks & Caicos, and Anguilla—as part of reparatory justice demands. Regional Tax Cooperation: CARICOM tax administrators meet in Georgetown, Guyana (27–31 July) to discuss “smart, data-driven and AI-enabled” tax administration. Travel Advisory Watch: The U.S. upgraded its Saint Lucia advisory to Level 2, warning visitors about violent crime and slower police response times.
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