AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMontserrat Tourism & Services: Scriber’s Adventures has relaunched its website with online booking and secure payments via Stripe, letting visitors plan Montserrat guided tours (trails, volcano/Plymouth views, birdwatching) before arrival. Marine Conservation: Montserrat has joined the UK Blue Belt Programme on World Ocean Day, committing to protect at least 20% of its maritime zone and using UK-backed science to set up marine protected areas and strengthen fisheries management. Disaster & Industry Planning: The Montserrat Volcano Observatory says the Soufrière Hills volcano remains active beneath the surface, with monitoring showing unrest through inflation, gas emissions, and seismic activity—an ongoing risk factor for planning local development. Business Finance: The Government of Montserrat is seeking fresh funding for the MBPF Soft Loan Programme after fully deploying its initial EC$2 million, supporting 39 loans across sectors including agriculture, construction, IT, hospitality, and agro-processing. Regional Skills: Antigua and Barbuda will host an OECS specialised services sector training initiative (June 29–July 2) to boost public and private sector capacity for services policymaking and negotiations.
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