AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPublic Health Survey: Montserrat’s Ministry of Health and Social Services is teaming up with the Ministry of Education and PAHO to run the WHO Global School Health Survey among students at Montserrat Secondary School in October, updating the island’s 2008 snapshot to guide health and youth mental health planning. Cost of Living Guidance: Premier Reuben Meade says relief is limited and urges residents to “belt-tighten” as global geopolitics push up prices for imports like food, vehicles, and building materials, with Montserrat still heavily aid-dependent after the Soufrière Hills eruption. Trade & Services Skills: OECS is rolling out EU-funded specialised training to strengthen trade policy development and negotiating skills for services stakeholders across Protocol states, with Montserrat’s final session set for September 2026. Education Quality Watch: Ghana’s GTEC published a list of 110 unrecognised institutions as of end-September 2026, warning the public to do due diligence on certificates. Health & Nutrition Talk: Separate guidance pieces discuss why exercise alone may not shift visceral fat and how to choose and portion carbohydrates in Caribbean meals. Culture & Tourism Angle: A “dark tourism” roundup includes Montserrat, tying the island’s volcanic history to global interest in memorialised sites.
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