AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMontserrat Blue Belt Boost: Montserrat has joined the UK’s Blue Belt Programme on World Ocean Day, aiming to protect at least 20% of its maritime zone with help to set up Marine Protected Areas, improve fisheries management, and modernise marine laws. OECS Services Training: Antigua and Barbuda will host an OECS specialised services sector training programme (June 29–July 2) to strengthen resilience and competitiveness across public and private stakeholders, including Montserrat. Public Service Hiring Pressure: Overseas Territories deputy governors met in Bermuda to tackle civil service recruitment challenges driven by ageing populations, outward migration, and private-sector competition, with Montserrat among the territories represented. Montserrat Tourism Payments Online: Scriber’s Adventures launched online booking and secure payments for guided tours in Montserrat, making it easier for visitors to plan trips before arrival. Global Tech for Caribbean Entrepreneurs: Sendana, a borderless banking platform for freelancers and entrepreneurs, is gaining traction across the Caribbean by enabling easier access to international payments. Global Spotlight (Not Montserrat): Pope Leo XIV blessed the final Tower of Jesus Christ at Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia, marking Gaudí’s centenary and drawing massive crowds.
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