AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRegional Finance: The Eastern Caribbean Currency Union says new EC banknotes will replace Queen Elizabeth II’s image with Caribbean figures, with Grenada’s Olympic hero Kirani James set for the $5 note from 2027—covering ECCU members including Montserrat. Local Governance: Montserrat has started a comprehensive pensions review, with TELUS Health supporting a 17-member committee to modernise and stabilise retirement benefits and shift toward a more defined contribution model over about six months. Transport & Trade: Questions are still swirling over Montserrat’s ferry future as private operators move ahead of the Government’s long-awaited tender; officials confirm no government-run service is operating yet. Entrepreneurship: Montserrat entrepreneurs can apply for a four-month Green Business Incubator starting July 2026, targeting women and youth with mentorship, business planning support, and regional networks. Agriculture & Community: Shanyon McPherson received the island’s inaugural Governor’s Award for her farming work and contribution to food security and community development. Regional Skills: Antigua and Barbuda will host an OECS specialised services sector training programme (June 29–July 2) to strengthen trade and policymaking capacity across member states.
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