AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoOECS Integration Push: Heads of Government met in Antigua for the 78th OECS Authority meeting, marking 45 years of regional cooperation and passing the chairmanship from Dr Godwin Friday to Gaston Browne, who urged an “OECS renaissance” with bold implementation on economic development, integration, climate resilience and security. Currency Update: Grenada’s Olympic sprint star Kirani James will appear on the EC$5 banknote in a wider ECCB redesign, with the first notes expected to enter circulation in 2027. ECCB on the Ground: The ECCB highlighted how its Agency Offices support currency operations and regulatory oversight across member states, stressing they are not commercial banks. Montserrat Pensions Reform: Montserrat has started a comprehensive pensions review, with TELUS Health supporting a 17-member committee to modernise and stabilise retirement benefits toward a more defined contribution model. Ferry Uncertainty: Questions remain over Montserrat’s ferry future as private operators move ahead while Government says its tender process is still underway. Green Business Support: Montserrat entrepreneurs can apply for a four-month regional Green Business Incubator starting July 2026, offering mentorship, planning support and regional networks. Health & Community: Basil Chambers turns 60 by launching a Men’s Health Fair in Montserrat on July 3 with free screenings and prostate assessments.
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