AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCommunity Spotlight: Dr. Luke Edgecombe, a Montserrat-born surgeon and trauma leader at White River Health, is profiled for his service-driven path and focus on improving patient care. Regional Tourism: The OECS is pushing community-based tourism as a growth engine, training member states in Saint Lucia on turning local communities into the main beneficiaries of tourism. Eastern Caribbean Currency: Grenada’s Olympic champion Kirani James will replace Queen Elizabeth II on the new EC$5 banknote, with redesigned notes rolling out across the OECS in 2027. Montserrat & Mobility: A Henley Passport Index update highlights visa-free travel access for Indian and Pakistani passport holders, including Montserrat on Pakistan’s visa-free list. Public Service Week: Saint Lucia marks Public Service Week 2026, urging efficiency, accountability, and people-centred service delivery. Earthquake Watch: A magnitude 3.9 quake was recorded northeast of Antigua and Barbuda, with Montserrat listed near the affected area. Vatican Appointments: Pope Leo XIV appoints Sister Alessandra Smerilli to lead the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, continuing a push for women in top Vatican roles.
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