AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFuel Relief for Montserrat: The Government says new lower petroleum prices take effect immediately (from July 11, 2026), cutting diesel wholesale from EC$19.60 to EC$16.30 and retail to EC$17.70, while premium gasoline drops wholesale from EC$21.72 to EC$19.47 and retail to EC$20.87. Regional Air Connectivity: Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne renewed calls for an OECS airline, pointing to hours-long delays and missed connections that keep island travellers “stranded daily.” CARICOM Reparations Push: A CARICOM delegation in London is promoting a “decolonisation” agenda tied to reparatory justice, including demands that Britain relinquish territories such as Montserrat, the BVI, Bermuda, Anguilla, the Cayman Islands and Turks & Caicos. CARICOM Membership Update: Martinique and French Guiana officially joined CARICOM as associate members, bringing associate membership to eight while member states remain unchanged. ECCB Money Matters: Eastern Caribbean leaders unveiled redesigned EC banknotes, replacing Queen Elizabeth II imagery with regional icons and national heroes. Local Governance (Montserrat): Montserrat appointed Paula Simone Atkinson as Chief Human Resources Officer, starting July 15, 2026, on a three-year contract.
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