AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCost of Living Relief: Montserrat’s Premier Reuben Meade says the island’s aid- and import-dependent economy means residents should expect prices to rise and focus on practical belt-tightening, warning that geopolitics will keep pushing up costs for essentials like food and building materials. Trade & Services Skills: The OECS Commission, backed by the EU RIGHT Programme, is running specialised training for services trade policy and negotiating capacity across OECS member states, with a final virtual session planned for Montserrat in September 2026. Diabetes Tech: Spain’s iGluco Tech unveiled GLUCUBE, a non-invasive glucose monitoring device that received EU CE medical device certification—an innovation that could lower barriers for type 2 diabetes care. Health Research: International researchers highlight pigs as a promising model for next-generation influenza vaccines and therapies, aiming to better match human immune responses. Tourism Workforce: Forty-five people completed Montserrat’s 2026 Tour Guide and Taxi Operator Certification Training ahead of the cruise season, covering guiding, safety, and visitor engagement. Local Procurement: A Montserrat tender lists a below-threshold open competition for risk or hazard assessment other than for construction (£50,600).
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