AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTourism & Retail Tech: Scriber’s Adventures has relaunched its Montserrat tour booking site, letting visitors pick dates and pay online securely via Stripe—an upgrade aimed at boosting stayover and cruise tourism. Regional Training & Services Exports: OECS says Antigua and Barbuda will host a June 29–July 2 specialised services sector training programme, with Montserrat included, to strengthen resilience and competitiveness in global services markets. Marine Conservation: Montserrat has joined the UK Blue Belt Programme, a major boost for marine conservation efforts. Public Sector Hiring: An overseas territories summit in Bermuda highlighted recruitment struggles for civil service roles, with ageing populations and private-sector competition cited as key pressures. Finance for Entrepreneurs: Sendana, a borderless banking platform for freelancers and creators, is gaining traction across the Caribbean and Global South by enabling easier access to international payments. Local Industry Spotlight: A Caribbean investor’s expansion in construction is drawing attention—and sparking debate over regional labels. Global Culture Link: Pope Leo XIV blessed the final Tower of Jesus Christ at Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia, underscoring how faith and major construction projects can drive tourism interest.
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