AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTourism & Trade: Montserrat’s Tourism Authority says it’s pushing harder to grow visitor reach after a strong showing at SMART 2026 in St. Maarten/St. Martin, where the island secured 35 pre-scheduled business meetings with tour operators, agencies and travel platforms across the US, Netherlands, Spain and more. Regional Tourism Strategy: The OECS is doubling down on community-based tourism, running a June 9–11 workshop in Saint Lucia to help member states turn local communities into the main beneficiaries of tourism growth, supported by the 11th European Development Fund. Aviation & Regulation: The ERAA board met in the Canary Islands with Binter hosting, focusing on regulatory pressure on regional airlines, including EU261 compensation rules and ReFuelEU fuel mandates that could raise costs and strain liquidity. Community & Finance: MOPPA UK launched “Wisdom Groove” for senior citizens at its Family Fun Day, backed by Bank of Montserrat Ltd., pairing music and gentle movement with wellbeing support. Currency & Identity: Grenada’s Olympic champion Kirani James is set to replace Queen Elizabeth II on the new EC$5 banknote, with phased rollout expected in 2027 across the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union. Maritime Policy: The Red Ensign Group conference in Hamilton is bringing British maritime administrations and Overseas Territories together to tackle global shipping issues, including future fuels and security.
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