AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoECCB Currency Overhaul: The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank unveiled a new family of EC banknotes in Dominica, replacing Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait with regional national heroes—Montserrat’s William Henry Bramble is set for the EC$10 note (with Anguilla’s James Ronald Webster), as the redesign rolls out from late 2027. Regional Finance Update: The ECCB Monetary Council met for its 113th session, reaffirming the EC dollar’s stability while pushing the “Big Push” agenda, including human capital, energy resilience, digital transformation, and faster regional payments. Montserrat Representation: Premier Reuben Meade will attend the ECCB Monetary Council meeting in Dominica, where the Governor’s report on monetary and financial conditions will be presented. Local Governance & Land Clarity: Montserrat’s Land Registry says misinformation about the Crown Title Act is spreading—registered private land won’t automatically become Crown land after 2030, and only specific unclaimed parcels from the 1978–1982 adjudication process are covered. Health Exchange: Montserrat’s CMO Dr Sharra Greenaway-Duberry and Parliamentary Secretary Crenston Buffonge are visiting St. Helena to exchange ideas on strengthening small-island healthcare systems. Football Rebuild: Montserrat Football Association continues rebuilding with youth focus and hosted the island’s first official referee training course with Concacaf support. Regional Air Connectivity Push: Antigua’s PM Gaston Browne renewed calls for an OECS airline, citing ongoing travel delays that disrupt regional meetings. Court Watch (Region-wide): A final appeals hearing in England could decide whether Trinidad and Tobago decriminalises gay sex, a case closely watched across the Caribbean.
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