AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMontserrat in Parliament: Speaker Marjorie Smith and Clerk Dr. Judith Baker are in the Cayman Islands for the 2026 Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference, focusing on keeping legislatures resilient as politics, tech, and society shift. Community Funding: Government launched CDB’s Basic Needs Trust Fund 11 on Montserrat with EC$8.1 million to cut poverty, strengthen livelihoods, and improve essential services. Health Watch: Montserrat’s Ministry of Health says it’s monitoring Ebola outbreaks in DRC and Uganda and reports two imported malaria cases in Antigua & Barbuda, stressing Montserrat’s Ebola risk is low. Earthquake Update: A magnitude 4.3 quake was recorded near Antigua and also tracked near Montserrat; no damage or injuries reported. Food for Thought: A new local study highlights why many Montserratians struggle to follow DASH eating plans—fresh produce costs, limited fish availability, and access barriers—despite strong motivation to improve health. Culture & Tourism: Summer plans include the Montserrat Calabash Festival (July 18–26, 2026) and PRIME 2026 (July 24–26).
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