AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPensions Reform: Montserrat has kicked off a comprehensive pensions review, with a 17-member committee and TELUS Health support, aiming to modernise and stabilise retirement benefits and shift toward a transparent defined contribution model with more individual control and portability. Ferry Uncertainty: Questions are still swirling over Montserrat’s ferry future as private operators move ahead while the Government completes its long-awaited tender; officials say the island is not currently running a ferry service and the recent vessel visit was a private initiative. Green Entrepreneurship: Montserrat entrepreneurs can apply for a four-month Regional Green Business Incubator (starting July 2026), offering mentorship, business planning support, and regional networks, with a focus on women and youth-led sustainable ventures. Regional Currency Update: The ECCU will replace Queen Elizabeth II’s image on new EC banknotes with Caribbean figures, with Grenada’s Kirani James set for the $5 note from 2027. ECCB Outreach: The ECCB says its Agency Offices across member states are key for currency operations support, regulatory oversight, and public education—highlighting Grenada’s long-running office since 1984. Trade & Services Training: OECS-linked specialised services sector training is set for Antigua and Barbuda (June 29–July 2), supporting trade officials and policymakers to strengthen skills for regional economic integration.
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