AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAgriculture & Finance: OECS Director General Dr. Didacus Jules urged governments to open crown lands on transparent terms so young farmers can pay within 10-year bank-recognised arrangements, stressing inclusion for persons with disability and practical support beyond “ceremonial” gestures. Regional Procurement & Governance: OECS Pharmaceutical Procurement Service marked its 40th anniversary, highlighting how pooled procurement has endured through hurricanes, trade collapse, a pandemic, and financial shocks—an example small states can sustain. Health & Community Services: Pink Ribbon Charity Montserrat Inc. announced its October 2026 programme, expanding breast health and adding Feet for Life podiatry clinics for diabetic foot health, with free mammogram booking options and a charity dinner fundraiser. Local Business & Tourism Culture: A Montserrat photo feature spotlights the revived Tacos y Tequila Festival, now in a new location after last year’s safety-related cancellation, raising funds for a local nonprofit. Regional Airlift Watch: Caribbean Airlines’ end of the direct Tobago–Barbados passenger/cargo service creates a potential route gap, with other carriers saying any replacement depends on demand and planning. Youth & Parliament in the Digital Age: Nevis is represented at the CPA conference in Jamaica, with a focus on maintaining parliamentary decorum online and a virtual youth parliament session on AI.
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