AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoOECS Child Policy: The OECS, with UNICEF support, has unveiled a Regional Child Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–2032 in St Lucia, aiming for a “whole-of-the-child” approach so every child across the OECS feels valued, safe, supported, loved and empowered by 2032. Arts & Leadership: Montserrat’s Office of the Premier appointed Jo-Annah Richards as Director of the Montserrat Arts Council, effective August 10, strengthening leadership for the island’s cultural and creative sectors. Banking & Governance: Bank of Montserrat will hold its 32nd Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 (5 p.m.), with virtual participation for registered shareholders. Tourism & Trade Links: Seabourn opened bookings for its winter 2028–29 Caribbean season, including calls at small ports such as Little Bay (Montserrat). Mobile Economy: A GSMA report says 5G could reach 23% of Caribbean mobile connections by 2030, but regulatory updates and spectrum access are needed to close the investment gap. Business/Manufacturing Funding: ARPA-H awarded $26 million to GE HealthCare’s FLASH programme to scale cell-free DNA bioproduction.
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