AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoOECS at 45: Leaders met in Antigua for the 78th OECS Authority meeting, with priorities including economic growth, climate resilience, regional security, and integration—while anniversary commentary points to the OECS Economic Union and the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union as major regional wins. ECCB Agency Offices: The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank says its agency offices across member states are key for currency operations, regulatory oversight, and public education, stressing Montserrat’s office opened in 1991 and that the offices are not commercial banks. Montserrat Pensions Review: Montserrat has begun a comprehensive pensions reform with TELUS Health support, aiming to modernise and stabilise retirement benefits and move toward a more transparent defined contribution model. Ferry Future Unclear: Questions remain as private operators market ferry services while the Government of Montserrat says its tender is still being completed and no government-run service is operating yet. Green Business Incubator: Applications are open for a four-month regional Green Business Incubator starting July 2026, targeting women and youth entrepreneurs with mentorship and planning support. Local Agriculture Award: Farmer Shanyon McPherson received the island’s inaugural Governor’s Award for contributions to agriculture, food security, and community development.
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