AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTourism: OECS Director General Didacus Jules says too much visitor spending leaves the Caribbean and too few local farmers, fishers, artisans and small businesses benefit. He is urging the region to connect communities more closely to tourism’s value chain. Montserrat Festival: The December 4–January 1 programme returns under its Festival name, with events at the refurbished Cultural Centre and Festival Village. The calendar brings calypso, steelpan, pageantry and community performances, supporting the island’s cultural and visitor economy. Water Security: Global Water Partnership-Caribbean elected an interim steering committee at its October 11 AGM and renewed its focus on climate resilience, with water security linked to agriculture, energy and economic development. Visitor Profile: Montserrat is among Lonely Planet’s 50 recommended destinations for 2027, a chance to raise the island’s profile with travellers.
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