AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 minutes agoEnergy Costs in the ECCU: Antigua and Barbuda leads with the lowest gasoline and diesel prices in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union, while Montserrat sits at the top end for diesel (EC$19.84) and gasoline (EC$20.74), based on Eastern Caribbean Central Bank data for July. OECS Trade Policy: The OECS Commission has wrapped up a UNCTAD/ECLAC initiative to close services-trade data gaps, using UNCTAD’s TiSSTAT to help governments build stronger export strategies and connect to global value chains. Child Policy for the Region: OECS and UNICEF launched the Regional Child Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–2032, aiming for a whole-of-the-child approach so every child is protected, heard, and supported by 2032. Montserrat Arts Leadership: Jo-Annah Richards was appointed Director of the Montserrat Arts Council, effective August 10, bringing public policy, finance, audit, and arts administration experience. Tourism & Travel: Seabourn opened bookings for its 2028–29 Caribbean season, including calls at small ports such as Little Bay (Montserrat). Business/Trade Watch: A new US Section 201 safeguard adds a four-year tariff-rate quota on quartz surface products starting August 15, 2026, with safeguard duties potentially rising sharply after quarterly quota allocations are used up.
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