AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoOECS Airline Push: Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne renewed calls for an OECS airline, pointing to hours-long delays and missed connections that disrupt regional travel and business. ECCB Leadership & Policy Focus: The ECCB Monetary Council chairmanship is shifting to Dominica’s Dr Irving McIntyre, as leaders review monetary and financial conditions and press the “Big Push” agenda for resilience and growth. EC Banknotes Rollout: The ECCB unveiled redesigned EC$ banknotes replacing Queen Elizabeth II with regional heroes—Montserrat’s William Henry Bramble on the EC$10—while circulation is expected to begin in late 2027. Montserrat Public Service Staffing: Montserrat appointed Paula Simone Atkinson as Chief Human Resources Officer on a three-year contract effective July 15, aiming to modernise and strengthen the public service. Local Land Clarity: The Montserrat Land Registry warned that the Crown Title Act does not automatically transfer registered private land to the Crown after 2030, urging owners to submit claims for unclaimed parcels. Regional Governance Debate: Veteran journalist Julian Rogers criticised CARICOM’s move to refer CARICOM SG Carla Barnett’s reappointment to the CCJ, calling it political evasion. CARICOM Expansion: Martinique officially joined CARICOM as the seventh associate member, gaining the right to attend official meetings and summits.
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