AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRegional Travel & Safety: The U.S. State Department upgraded its travel advisory for Saint Lucia to “Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution,” citing violent crime risks including armed robbery, assault and rape, plus slower police response times and common petty crime around tourist areas and ATMs. Local Appointments: Montserrat named Paula Simone Atkinson as its new Chief Human Resources Officer, starting July 15 on a three-year contract, with a focus on building a modern, agile public service and strengthening digital delivery. Currency & Identity: The ECCB unveiled redesigned EC banknotes featuring regional heroes; Montserrat’s William Henry Bramble appears on the EC$10 note as part of the shift away from Queen Elizabeth II imagery. Regional Governance & Money: ECCB Monetary Council chair Dr Irving McIntyre pledged to safeguard the ECCU’s stability as the region marks 50 years of the EC dollar’s fixed exchange rate, while also pushing the “Big Push” transformation agenda. Sports Development: FIFA’s normalisation committee work for Montserrat Football is gaining traction, including the island’s first official referee training course and renewed Under-14 rebuilding efforts. Community Peace: Youth and community groups joined a Caribbean-wide peace walk in Antigua, calling for dialogue and social cohesion across CARICOM states.
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