AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMontserrat Business: PRIME Weekend 2026 wraps with Montserrat’s first-ever Business Awards & Gala, running July 24–26 and spotlighting local entrepreneurs and innovators, with M.S. Osborne Limited already named Business of the Year. Regional Finance: The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank unveiled redesigned EC banknotes featuring national heroes and regional icons, moving away from Queen Elizabeth II’s likeness. ECCB Governance: The ECCB Monetary Council met July 10, reaffirming its push to protect the EC dollar while strengthening resilience and shared prosperity across the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union. Local Economy & Health: Montserrat Festival UK is backing the Pink Ribbon Charity Montserrat Inc. 100 Million Step Challenge to fund breast cancer awareness and diabetic foot care, with podiatry clinics and workshops planned for late October. Education Abroad: Three Montserratians won Chevening Scholarships for 2026/27, heading to UK universities for master’s degrees in economics/finance and banking/finance. Safety & Travel: A small craft advisory covers Montserrat and nearby islands as seas and winds create hazardous conditions. Community & Culture: A Montserrat-linked monastery stay in Spain highlights the quieter, faith-focused side of Benedictine hospitality.
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