AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAviation & STEM Sponsorship: Babcock International Group has been confirmed as key sponsor of the inaugural Hampshire Air Festival (Sept 12–13) at Thruxton Aerodrome, backing air ambulance support, RAF Tutor flying training, and family-focused STEM activities. Health Research & Services: Montserrat’s Ministry of Health and Social Services shared findings from its Annual Research Day 2026, with chronic disease and mental health pressures highlighted, including depression and psychotic disorders as leading diagnoses and a growing share of young people (10–19) among new presentations. National Planning: Government of Montserrat is gathering resident and diaspora input to draft a new Sustainable Development Strategy and National Development Plan for 2026–2050, built around a 25-year vision and five-year implementation horizons. Agriculture & Biosecurity: SHIC, with FFAR co-funding, has awarded six projects (totaling $719,415) to strengthen swine disease monitoring and mitigation, including improved African swine fever detection and new diagnostic sample work. Regional Finance & Policy: ECCB’s Monetary Council chairmanship has rotated to Dominica’s Dr Irving McIntyre, with renewed focus on climate resilience and renewable energy rollout. Entrepreneurship Spotlight: Montserrat’s first PRIME Business Awards and Gala celebrated local business wins across categories from export excellence to green business.
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