AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoECCB & Regional Finance: Montserrat’s Premier Reuben Meade will represent the island at the ECCB’s 113th Monetary Council meeting in Dominica, where Governor Timothy N.J. Antoine will brief ministers on “From Stability to Resilience” and the ECCU’s “Big Push” agenda, including food and nutrition security, energy resilience, digital transformation, financial inclusion, tourism, and trade logistics. Regional Health Security: CARPHA inaugurated the CARPHA Regional Emergency Operations Centre (CREOC) to strengthen Caribbean public health emergency preparedness and response, funded through the EU’s 11th EDF support programme. Montserrat on the Banknote: Montserrat’s William Henry Bramble is set to appear on the new EC$10 banknote as the ECCB replaces Queen Elizabeth II’s image with regional national heroes across the EC currency family. Air Connectivity Push: Antigua’s PM Gaston Browne renewed calls for an OECS airline, pointing to frequent regional flight delays and cancellations that disrupt travel for leaders and business. Aviation & Investment Risk: A Trinidad and Tobago dispute involving Caribbean Airlines stopping Blue Waters bottled water after detentions tied to investment concerns is raising questions about due process and investor confidence. Tourism & Hospitality: Thompson Hotels announced Thompson Seville for late 2026 in the La Gavidia landmark, adding 101 rooms, rooftop facilities, and local-led dining—another signal of continued Caribbean-linked tourism momentum.
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