AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCourt Watch: A nearly 10-year legal fight over Trinidad and Tobago’s colonial-era “buggery” laws is set for a final hearing in London on Wednesday, with Jason Jones arguing the ban on gay sex is unconstitutional; activists across the eastern Caribbean are watching closely because a ruling could reshape regional precedents. Regional Economy & Identity: The ECCB marked 50 years of the EC dollar’s fixed exchange rate to the US dollar, saying the long-running peg has helped keep inflation low and supported trade and investment across the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union. CARICOM Governance: Trinidad and Tobago PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar is pushing the reappointment of CARICOM SG Dr Carla Barnett to be referred to the CCJ for an advisory opinion, citing constitutional and procedural concerns. Tourism Push (Montserrat): Montserrat’s Tourism Authority says it strengthened regional tourism ties at SMART 2026 in St. Maarten, securing dozens of business meetings with partners from multiple markets. Aviation & Connectivity: Trans Anguilla Airways says it has reached a major milestone with GDS integration, aiming to boost inter-island travel access including routes to Montserrat. Sports: St. Kitts and Nevis won the OECS Athletics Championships, edging Antigua and Barbuda; Montserrat finished with 11 points. Weather Alert: A tropical wave is bringing heavier showers and thunderstorms across the Caribbean, followed by Saharan dust that could reduce air quality.
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