AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDecolonisation Push: A CARICOM Reparations Commission delegation in the UK is demanding Britain return overseas territories including Montserrat’s, and back a wider decolonisation agenda tied to slavery reparations. Regional Connectivity: Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne renewed calls for an OECS airline, saying unreliable flights leave travellers stranded and even delay regional leaders’ attendance. ECCB Currency Update: The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank unveiled redesigned EC banknotes that replace Queen Elizabeth II with regional heroes and national icons, including Montserrat’s William Henry Bramble on the EC$10; circulation is expected from late 2027. Montserrat Governance: Montserrat appointed Paula Simone Atkinson as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective July 15 on a three-year contract. Local Economy & Oil Prices: Premier Reuben Meade urged careful fuel-subsidy planning amid US-Iran tensions and higher oil costs, noting Montserrat’s limited fiscal space. Travel Advisory: The US upgraded its travel warning for Saint Lucia to Level 2, citing violent crime risks and slower police response times.
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