AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoVatican Leadership: Pope Leo XIV has named Italian Salesian Sister Alessandra Smerilli as prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, replacing Cardinal Michael Czerny from Sept. 1, with Cardinal Fabio Baggio appointed pro-prefect for the Laudato si’ education centre—continuing a push to put more women in top Vatican roles. Regional Earthquakes: A magnitude 3.9 quake was recorded northeast of Antigua and Barbuda, with no immediate reports of damage, while UWI’s Seismic Research Centre urged residents to stay prepared after major Venezuela tremors. Montserrat Health & Safety: Former Premier Donaldson Romeo is calling on the Legislative Assembly to back a resolution to urgently restore safe, reliable night-time medical evacuation services, halted in 2019. Community & Skills: Rotary Club of Montserrat launched “Stitches for Success,” training women in sewing and marketable skills to support income and entrepreneurship. Culture Calendar: Calabash Festival 2026 runs July 18–26, with a full slate of events from tours and beach parties to market day and youth showcases. STEM for Youth: ECCB will host a free 2026 STEM Camp starting July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, including Montserrat.
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