AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFuel Relief in Montserrat: The Government of Montserrat cut fuel prices effective July 11, lowering wholesale and retail diesel and premium gasoline to ease the cost of living. Cyber & Fraud Warning: Regional banking officials warned residents about “money mule” scams driven by social media job offers, as a National Cybersecurity and Fraud Prevention Forum prepares to tackle rising cyber-enabled fraud. Caricom Reparations Push: CARICOM’s Reparations Commission is pressing the UK and UN with a revised manifesto that includes British Overseas Territories—Montserrat among them—arguing for decolonisation alongside reparatory justice. Regional Tax Cooperation: Tax administrators will meet in Georgetown, Guyana (27–31 July) to discuss “future-ready” CARICOM tax administration, with a focus on smart, data-driven and AI-enabled revenue systems. OECS Connectivity & Money: Antigua and Barbuda renewed calls for an OECS airline amid chronic flight delays, while Eastern Caribbean Currency Union leaders unveiled new EC$ banknotes featuring regional icons. Health Fundraiser: Montserrat Festival UK backed the Pink Ribbon Charity Montserrat “100 Million Step Challenge,” funding diabetic foot health clinics and prevention of avoidable amputations. Marine Safety: A small craft advisory covers Montserrat and nearby islands due to hazardous seas and strong winds.
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