AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDecolonisation Push: A CARICOM delegation in the UK is demanding Britain return overseas territories including Montserrat, alongside slavery reparations and a decolonisation framework—raising fresh political pressure on London. Regional Environment & Waste: An analyst says Antigua can’t repurpose sargassum at scale alone and should pursue an OECS-linked approach with islands like Montserrat to pool supply and funding for safe reuse. Oil-Price Strain: Montserrat’s Premier Reuben Meade warns fuel subsidies must be tightly targeted as US-Iran tensions lift oil prices and squeeze public finances, with DBRP stressing “no free lunch” trade-offs. OECS Air Connectivity: Antigua’s PM Gaston Browne renews calls for an OECS airline, citing daily delays and missed meetings that disrupt business and regional travel. ECCB Currency Update: The ECCB unveiled redesigned EC banknotes replacing Queen Elizabeth II with regional heroes—featuring Montserrat’s William Henry Bramble on the EC$10—while the Monetary Council chairmanship shifts to Dominica’s Dr Irving McIntyre. Local Governance & People: Montserrat appointed Paula Simone Atkinson as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective July 15, aiming to modernise and strengthen the public service.
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