AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBanking & Leadership: Bank of Montserrat has advertised three senior management roles after departures in 2025, including the General Manager post (Josephine George leaving Sept 30) and new recruitment for HR and Loans and Advances—raising questions on continuity at the island’s only indigenous commercial bank. Cost of Living: Montserrat’s government is urging residents to “belt-tighten” as aid- and import-dependent prices keep rising, with Premier Reuben Meade warning geopolitics will continue to push up costs for essentials like food, vehicles and building materials. Education & Credentials: Ghana’s GTEC published a list of 110 unrecognised institutions as of end-September 2026, advising the public to exercise due diligence with certificates from those schools. Regional Trade Skills: OECS, with EU funding, is running services-sector trade capacity-building across Protocol states, with Montserrat’s final virtual session scheduled for September 2026. Wealth Inequality: A new cross-country snapshot shows the richest 0.1% own more wealth than the bottom 80% in 27 countries, including Russia and South Africa. Tourism (Local angle): A “dark tourism” list includes Montserrat, referencing the 1995 Soufrière Hills eruption as a major draw.
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