AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFIFA Corruption Fallout: FIFA has handed life bans to Montserrat’s long-time football leader Vincent Cassell and to Maldives federation chief Bassam Adeel Jaleel, both tied to financial misconduct including misuse of COVID-19 relief funds; Cassell was also fined, and FIFA says the cases involve abuse of position and conflicts of interest. OECS Digital Skills: The OECS Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship Programme opens applications on September 10 for eligible citizens across the OECS (including Montserrat), with Cohort II running until September 20 and covering areas like AI, cybersecurity, cloud, data analytics, and digital marketing. Caribbean Wellness Day: Pink Ribbon Charity Montserrat is urging residents to join the Caribbean Wellness Day on Saturday, September 12 via its 100 Million Step Challenge, including youth-focused walking options. Regional Diplomacy: Premier Reuben Meade is in Bermuda for the Overseas Territories Caribbean Caucus (Sept 8–12), ahead of the UK Joint Ministerial Council, with talks on economic resilience, climate preparedness, and regional cooperation. Tourism Tech Push: Montserrat Tourism Week 2026 (Sept 27–Oct 3) will spotlight technology and AI opportunities for the island’s tourism sector. Local Culture & Community: The Montserrat Arts Council is recruiting volunteers for 2026 festival committees and is also meeting calypsonians on changes to the competition format.
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