AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoOECS Training Push: Antigua and Barbuda will host an OECS specialised services sector training programme from June 29 to July 2, 2026, aimed at boosting trade officials’ and policymakers’ skills in knowledge, policymaking and negotiating—part of the Revised Treaty of Basseterre and the Eastern Caribbean Economic Union drive toward deeper regional economic integration. Aviation Costs & Rules: EU negotiators have agreed a provisional overhaul of air passenger rights, including mandatory free standard cabin luggage, while keeping existing delay compensation thresholds—sparking backlash from regional airlines warning of higher costs and pressure on peripheral connectivity. Montserrat in Blue Belt: Montserrat has joined the UK’s Blue Belt marine conservation programme, committing to protect at least 20% of its maritime zone and gaining access to scientific and technical support. Public Service Hiring Strain: Overseas Territories leaders discussed recruitment challenges for civil service roles, citing ageing populations, outward migration and private-sector competition, with Montserrat among the territories represented. Food Security Funding: Spain’s “No Home Without Food” campaign (la Caixa Foundation and CaixaBank) is in its seventh year, targeting families at risk of poverty and supporting food banks with millions raised and thousands of tonnes collected.
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