AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAutonomous Maritime Industry: Saronic Technologies picked the Port of Brownsville for its $3.2B “Port Alpha” next-gen shipyard, aiming to scale software-defined shipbuilding and autonomous surface vessels, with construction slated to start in 2026 and operations in 2028. Regional Air Cargo & Logistics: A concept note backs creating an air cargo transport hub at Saint Lucia’s Hewanorra International Airport to speed OECS-wide deliveries and improve inbound/outbound logistics. OECS Airline Push: Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne renewed calls for an OECS airline, citing repeated delays and cancellations that strand travellers and disrupt regional meetings. Fuel Subsidy Discipline: Montserrat’s Premier Reuben Meade urged governments to balance short-term fuel subsidies against long-term fiscal strain as US-Iran tensions lift oil prices, pointing to Montserrat’s targeted approach. ECCB Monetary Focus: The ECCB Monetary Council meeting in Dominica reaffirmed EC dollar stability and highlighted the “Big Push” agenda, including trade logistics, tourism, digital transformation, and faster regional payments. Montserrat on Currency: Montserrat’s William Henry Bramble will appear on the new EC$10 banknote as the ECCB replaces Queen Elizabeth II’s image with regional national heroes. Health Systems Exchange: Montserrat’s CMO and Parliamentary Secretary visited St. Helena to exchange ideas on community health, emergency care, mental health, and tackling vaping.
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