AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTourism & Services: Scriber’s Adventures has relaunched its website so visitors can browse Montserrat guided tours, pick dates, and pay online with secure Stripe payments—an upgrade aimed at boosting stayover and cruise tourism. Marine Conservation: Montserrat has joined the UK Blue Belt Programme, committing to protect at least 20% of its maritime zone, with support for marine protected areas, fisheries management, marine planning, and updated marine laws. Volcanic Risk & Industry: Montserrat Volcano Observatory says the Soufrière Hills system remains active and in unrest despite no eruption since 2010, with ongoing monitoring of ground changes, gas, and seismic activity. Hurricane Readiness & Food Security: As the Atlantic season starts, Montserrat is pushing local cultivation (20+ acres reported) to strengthen food supply resilience against shipping disruptions and storm impacts. Business Finance: Government is seeking more funding for the MBPF Soft Loan Programme after fully deploying an EC$2m allocation across 39 loans in multiple sectors. Global Trade & Payments: Sendana’s borderless US-dollar platform is gaining traction with Caribbean entrepreneurs seeking easier ways to get paid internationally.
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