AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEastern Caribbean Finance: ECCB Governor Timothy N.J. Antoine will present the “From Stability to Resilience” report at the 113th Monetary Council meeting in Dominica on 9 July, covering ECCU monetary and credit conditions and progress under the “Big Push” agenda, including CAPSS and the Fast Payment System. Currency & Trade: The ECCB is marking 50 years since the EC dollar’s fixed peg to the US at EC$2.70 to US$1.00, highlighting how the unchanged parity has supported low inflation, confidence, and predictable trade—while pointing to the next 50 years of transformation. Tourism & Growth: Montserrat is pushing harder on tourism partnerships after a strong showing at SMART 2026 in St. Maarten/St. Martin, with more buyers and suppliers and 35 business-to-business meetings lined up with key markets. Regional Tourism Strategy: OECS is also doubling down on community-based tourism, running a Saint Lucia workshop to help member states turn local communities into primary beneficiaries of tourism revenues. Aviation Connectivity: Trans Anguilla Airways marks a milestone with GDS integration, boosting regional visibility and access for travellers, including routes serving Montserrat. Regional Currency Design: Grenada’s Kirani James is set to replace Queen Elizabeth II on the redesigned EC$5 banknote series, with phased rollout expected in 2027.
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