AGP Executive Report

Montserrat in Sports: The Turks and Caicos Islands will host a six-match CONCACAF Nations League group featuring Montserrat, with games running Sept. 23–Oct. 6 at the TCIFA National Academy, including Montserrat vs TCI on Sept. 23 and Montserrat vs BVI on Sept. 26, plus a return meeting on Oct. 6. Regional Reparations Push: Jamaica says it will file a slavery reparations petition with King Charles III in London, asking three questions about transatlantic chattel slavery to be referred to the Privy Council, alongside talks with the British Museum on returning Jamaican cultural artefacts. Health & Community: Pink Ribbon Charity Montserrat Inc. announced its October 2026 programme, featuring breast health checks and mammograms, plus “Feet for Life” podiatry clinics and a charity dinner. Education Spotlight: Montserrat Franco Hernandez’s artwork “Starlit Skies” won Nevada’s 2026–2027 5th Grade Adventure Pass Design Challenge, earning her a park day and a pass for the year. Culture & Music: Queen fans marked Freddie Mercury’s 80th birthday in Montreux, Switzerland, gathering at his statue with tributes and themed outfits.

Football & TV Guide: Valencia host Barcelona this Sunday, Sept. 6, with Barcelona sitting top after three straight wins, while Valencia are bottom with one point—kickoff is 10:30 a.m. ET at Mestalla, and the match is listed across major streaming and sports channels. Regional Sports: Montserrat’s national team is set to face Turks and Caicos and the British Virgin Islands twice each in the CONCACAF Nations League group matches in Providenciales, running Sept. 23 to Oct. 6. Health & Community: Pink Ribbon Charity Montserrat Inc. has announced its October 2026 programme, including breast health checks and a “Feet for Life” podiatry push for diabetic foot health, with clinics and a charity dinner. Culture & Heritage: Jamaica’s government plans to file a slavery reparations petition with King Charles III in London, seeking advisory opinions on slavery-related questions and discussing the return of cultural artefacts held in Britain. Education: Dominica’s CXC results update notes electronic testing at some centres, with two breaches reported and results cancelled for those candidates. Local Spotlight: A Montserrat student, Montserrat Franco Hernandez, won Nevada’s 2026–2027 5th Grade Adventure Pass design challenge.

Montserrat in the spotlight: A new football schedule puts Montserrat on the regional stage, with the Turks and Caicos hosting all six CONCACAF Nations League C Group A matches at the TCIFA National Academy from Sept. 23 to Oct. 6, including Montserrat vs Turks and Caicos twice and Montserrat vs the British Virgin Islands twice. Health and community: Pink Ribbon Charity Montserrat Inc. has announced its October 2026 programme, featuring breast health checks and free mammograms at the Belmont Clinic in Antigua, plus “Feet for Life” podiatry clinics and a charity dinner at Olveston House. Culture and global ties: While Queen fans celebrated Freddie Mercury’s 80th birthday at a Montreux statue, the wider news cycle also highlights Jamaica’s push for slavery reparations—filing a petition with King Charles and seeking repatriation of cultural artefacts—showing how Caribbean history and identity keep driving international conversations. Regional governance: Nevis is represented at the CPA conference in Jamaica, focusing on “Strengthening Parliaments in the Digital Age,” with youth parliamentarians also set to discuss AI’s impact.

Montserrat in the Spotlight: A Montserrat Franco Hernandez (Nevada) artwork, “Starlit Skies,” has been chosen as the winning design for the 2026–2027 5th Grade Adventure Pass, earning her a day at Sand Harbor State Park and a pass for her family. Sports & Community: Concacaf Nations League action is set to bring Montserrat to the Turks and Caicos and the British Virgin Islands in a six-match, two-week run (Sept. 23–Oct. 6). Regional Agriculture & Youth: OECS leaders are urging governments to open crown lands on transparent terms so young farmers can access land through bank-recognised arrangements, with training and finance support highlighted at the Youth and Women in Agriculture Symposium. Health & Local Services: Pink Ribbon Charity Montserrat Inc. announced its October 2026 programme, including free mammograms, breast health talks, and “Feet for Life” podiatry clinics for diabetic foot health. Global Justice Watch: Jamaica says it will file a slavery reparations petition with King Charles during a London visit, seeking a legal route through the Privy Council.

District 49 Election Buzz: Montserrat Garibay is running for the Texas House seat covering downtown Austin, UT and West Campus, sharing her story from arriving in the U.S. undocumented to earning UT bachelor’s and master’s degrees and mentoring other Latinos to step into leadership. Agriculture & Land Access: OECS Director General Dr. Didacus Jules urged governments to open crown lands on transparent terms so young farmers can pay within 10-year arrangements banks can recognize, stressing inclusion for youth and persons with disability. Health Programme Update: Pink Ribbon Charity Montserrat Inc. announced its October 2026 plan, including free breast health checks and mammograms at Belmont Clinic in Antigua, plus “Feet for Life” podiatry clinics and a charity dinner. Regional Governance & Youth: Nevis is taking part in the CPA conference in Jamaica on “Strengthening Parliaments in the Digital Age,” with a youth parliament session focused on AI. Football Fixtures: Turks and Caicos’ CONCACAF Nations League group schedule includes Montserrat matches on Sept. 23 and Oct. 6. CXC Results (Montserrat-linked): Dominica reports its CXC exam process and breaches, with regional support enabling candidates from Montserrat to sit exams abroad. Community & Culture: A revived “Tacos y Tequila” festival raised funds for Nuestra Raíces Centro Comunitario.

Health & Community: Pink Ribbon Charity Montserrat Inc. has released its October 2026 programme, with breast health checks and free mammogram booking at Antigua’s Belmont Clinic, plus “Feet for Life” podiatry clinics and a symposium at the Salem Community Resource Centre. Regional Governance: Nevis is taking part in the 48th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association conference in Jamaica, with Assembly President Michelle Slack-Clarke speaking on keeping parliamentary decorum in the digital age, and youth representatives set for a virtual AI-themed session on Sept. 3. Education & Youth: Dominica’s CXC exams ran across 17 centres, with e-testing at some locations and two breaches leading to cancelled results. Sports: The Turks and Caicos will host the CONCACAF Nations League Group A matches in September and October, with Montserrat facing TCI and the British Virgin Islands twice. Arts & Culture: Berlin Golden Bear winner Lila Avilés has wrapped production on “Cábula,” set for presentation at the Venice Gap-Financing Market, starring Montserrat Marañón. Weather Watch: Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the Atlantic and is expected to bring heavy rain to the northern Lesser Antilles as it moves west.

Health & Community: Pink Ribbon Charity Montserrat Inc. has announced its October 2026 programme, with breast cancer awareness and breast health promotion plus expanded diabetic foot health and podiatry services, including free mammogram bookings at the Belmont Clinic in Antigua (WhatsApp/call details provided), a Feet for Life podiatry symposium on Oct. 26 and podiatry clinics Oct. 26–31 at the Salem Community Resource Centre, plus a Talking Health segment on ZJB Radio and a Charity Dinner at Olveston House on Oct. 28 (tickets $150 from Sept. 15). Regional Governance: Nevis is taking part in the 48th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association conference in Jamaica, with Assembly President Michelle Slack-Clarke speaking on maintaining parliamentary decorum in the digital age, and Nevis youth parliamentarians set to join a virtual session on Sept. 3. Sports: The Turks and Caicos will host Concacaf Nations League C Group A matches featuring Montserrat, with Montserrat playing Turks and Caicos twice and also facing the British Virgin Islands in the Sept. 23–Oct. 6 schedule. Education: Dominica’s CXC June 2026 exams ran across 17 centres over six weeks, with e-testing used where devices and internet allowed and two breaches reported (results cancelled).

Montserrat & the Region: Montserrat is being urged to monitor Tropical Storm Dolly as it heads toward the Leeward Islands, with the DMCA saying there’s no immediate threat to the island and no action is required right now. Local Services: Bank of Montserrat has reopened with limited services after power and network problems shut it down the day before; cash deposits/withdrawals and Brades ATMs are working, but mobile app and online banking were still down by Thursday. Sports: The Turks and Caicos will host the Concacaf Nations League return games in September, with Montserrat facing the Turks and Caicos and the British Virgin Islands across the group schedule. Youth & Community: Nevis’ Youth Parliament will meet virtually on Sept. 3 under a theme on AI, with Nevis Assembly President Michelle Slack-Clarke speaking on parliamentary decorum in the digital age. Culture & Travel: A Montserrat student’s artwork, “Starlit Skies,” was selected as the winning design for Nevada’s 2026–2027 5th Grade Adventure Pass. Regional Development: OECS leaders are calling for transparent access to crown lands for young farmers on terms banks can recognize as collateral.

Tropical Storm Dolly Watch: Montserrat’s Disaster Management Coordination Agency says Dolly is in the forecast cone but not an immediate threat, with no action required right now; residents are urged to keep monitoring official updates as the storm is expected to approach the Leeward Islands over the weekend. Banking Update: Bank of Montserrat has reopened with limited services after power and network problems forced a closure; cash deposits/withdrawals and ATM access are available, but mobile app and online banking were still down by Thursday. Regional Airlift Concern: Caribbean Airlines is ending its direct Tobago–Barbados passenger and cargo service, creating a potential route gap; the airline says other options to reach Trinidad, Tobago and Barbados remain available. Agriculture & Land Access: OECS governments are being urged to provide crown lands to young farmers on transparent terms they can use as bank-collateral over 10 years, with inclusion for people with disabilities highlighted. Sports: The Turks and Caicos will host Concacaf Nations League C Group A matches, with Montserrat facing the Turks and Caicos and the British Virgin Islands twice each from Sept. 23 to Oct. 6. Local Youth Spotlight: Montserrat Franco Hernandez’s artwork “Starlit Skies” was selected as the winning design for Nevada’s 2026–2027 5th Grade Adventure Pass.

Tropical Storm Dolly Watch: Montserrat’s Disaster Management Coordination Agency says the storm is not an immediate threat, but residents and visitors should keep monitoring updates as Dolly approaches the Leeward Islands; it’s forecast to weaken into a tropical wave before reaching the islands, with heavy rain possible. Banking Update: Bank of Montserrat has reopened with limited services after power and network problems; cash deposits/withdrawals and Brades ATMs are working, but mobile app and online banking remain unavailable for now. Agriculture & Land Access: OECS leaders are urging governments to provide crown lands to young farmers on transparent, bank-recognised terms so agriculture can grow with real financing options. Regional Airlift Concern: Caribbean Airlines is ending its direct Tobago–Barbados passenger and cargo service, creating a potential route gap while other carriers say they’re monitoring demand. Football Fixtures: Turks and Caicos will host Concacaf Nations League return games in September and October, with Montserrat facing Turks and Caicos and the British Virgin Islands twice. Local Youth Spotlight: Montserrat Franco Hernandez’s artwork “Starlit Skies” was selected for Nevada’s 2026–2027 5th Grade Adventure Pass, earning her a park visit and a pass for the year. Global Grants: Montserrat is among the recipients of Global Grants supporting media projects, including newsroom management and multilingual outreach.

Local Spotlight: Nevada State Parks says Montserrat Franco Hernandez’s artwork, “Starlit Skies,” won the 2026–2027 5th Grade Adventure Pass Design Challenge, earning her a day at Sand Harbor State Park and her own pass through sixth grade. Sports: Turks and Caicos will host the Concacaf Nations League return games in Providenciales from Sept. 23 to Oct. 6, with Montserrat facing the Turks and Caicos Islands and the British Virgin Islands twice each. Weather Watch: Montserrat’s Disaster Management Coordination Agency advises residents and visitors to monitor Tropical Storm Dolly as it approaches the Leeward Islands; no immediate threat was reported, but heavy rain is possible. Banking Update: Bank of Montserrat reopened with limited services after power and network issues; cash deposits/withdrawals and some ATM access are available, while mobile and online banking remain down. Travel Info: Winair confirmed booking system cancellations were triggered by an October scheduling error; flights are expected to continue once resolved.

Montserrat Football: Provo will host the Concacaf Nations League return games, with Montserrat facing Turks and Caicos and the British Virgin Islands twice each at the TCIFA National Academy (Sept 23–Oct 6), all kick-offs at 3 p.m. Weather Watch: Residents are urged to monitor Tropical Storm Dolly as it approaches the Leeward Islands; Montserrat is in the forecast cone but DMCA says there’s no immediate threat and no action is required right now. Banking Update: Bank of Montserrat reopened with limited services after power and network issues; cash deposits/withdrawals and Brades ATMs are available, but mobile and online banking were still down by Thursday. Regional Health: PAHO/WHO named Dr. Eva Jané Llopis as its representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, covering Montserrat among other territories. Sports Ref Spotlight: Young referee Sar Smith earned his first international break in the Caribbean Football Union Under-14 Challenge Series in the Dominican Republic. Culture & Travel: A Freddie Mercury stage jacket tied to his final live performance heads to auction Sept 5 in the UK, while a new report highlights Montserrat among visa-free Caribbean destinations for South Africans.

Tropical Storm Dolly Watch: Montserrat’s Disaster Management Coordination Agency says Dolly is not an immediate threat, but residents and visitors should keep monitoring as the storm approaches the Leeward Islands; Dolly was about 1,555 miles east of the islands with 40 mph winds and is expected to weaken into a tropical wave. Banking Update: Bank of Montserrat reopened with limited services after power and network problems; cash deposits/withdrawals and Brades ATMs are working, but mobile and online banking were still down by Thursday. Travel Disruption Fix: The Office of the Premier says Winair booking cancellations for October 2026 were triggered by an administrative oversight, and it’s working with WINAIR to restore normal flights. Royal Caribbean Spotlight: King Charles and Queen Camilla will visit the Caribbean starting Oct. 27, with a Commonwealth summit in Antigua beginning Nov. 1. Local Culture & Economy: Montserrat-born music producer Eddie Prynze Duberry-Allen urges Caribbean governments and artistes to treat music as “culture is currency,” pushing for better training and stronger IP and contract management. Science Under Soufrière Hills: Researchers report signs of a salty, metal-carrying fluid zone beneath Montserrat’s Soufrière Hills volcano, offering clues to how valuable metals can concentrate underground.

Tropical Storm Dolly Watch: Montserrat’s Disaster Management Coordination Agency says the island is in the forecast cone but faces no immediate threat; Dolly formed over the central Atlantic, is moving west at about 24 mph with 40 mph winds, and is expected to weaken into a tropical wave before reaching the Leeward Islands—residents are urged to keep checking official updates. Banking Update: Bank of Montserrat has reopened with limited services after power and network problems forced a Wednesday closure; cash deposits/withdrawals and Brades ATM access are available, but mobile app and online banking are still down as full restoration continues. Travel Disruption: The Office of the Premier’s Access Division says Winair booking cancellations for October 2026 were triggered by an administrative system oversight; it confirms Winair flights will continue once the issue is resolved and offers contact details for affected passengers. Public Health Leadership: PAHO/WHO has named Dr. Eva Jané Llopis as its new representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, covering Montserrat among other territories. Sports & Community: Montserrat-born music producer Eddie Prynze Duberry-Allen pushes “Culture is Currency,” urging Caribbean governments and artistes to professionalize the music sector for stronger economic returns.

Tropical Storm Dolly Watch: Montserrat’s Disaster Management Coordination Agency says Dolly is not an immediate threat, but residents and visitors should keep monitoring. As of 11 a.m. Thursday, Dolly was about 1,555 miles east of the Leeward Islands with 40 mph winds, moving west at 24 mph, and is expected to weaken into a tropical wave before reaching the islands. Banking Update: Bank of Montserrat reopened Thursday with limited services after Wednesday’s power and network problems. Cash deposits/withdrawals and ATM access at Brades are available, but mobile app and online banking were still down by end of day. Travel Disruption: The Office of the Premier’s Access Division says Winair bookings for October 2026 were automatically cancelled due to an administrative oversight when the system was opened for the month; officials are working with WINAIR to restore normal operations and confirm flights will continue. Regional Health Leadership: Dr. Eva Jané Llopis has started as PAHO/WHO Representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, covering Montserrat among other territories, with a focus on stronger, more equitable health systems. Local Culture & Economy: Montserrat-born music producer Eddie Prynze Duberry-Allen is urging Caribbean artistes and governments to treat music as “culture is currency,” pushing for better training, IP management, and creative business systems.

Tropical Storm Dolly Watch: Montserrat is being told to monitor Tropical Storm Dolly as it approaches the Leeward Islands, with the DMCA saying there’s no immediate threat and no action is required right now; Dolly was about 1,555 miles east of the Leewards with 40 mph winds, moving west at 24 mph, and is expected to weaken into a tropical wave before reaching the islands. Banking Update: Bank of Montserrat has reopened with limited services after Wednesday’s power and network problems; cash deposits/withdrawals and ATM access are available, but mobile app and online banking were still down by Thursday’s end. Travel Disruption: The Office of the Premier says Winair bookings for October 2026 were automatically cancelled due to an administrative oversight, and it’s working with Winair’s management to fix the issue while confirming flights will continue once resolved. Health Leadership: Dr. Eva Jané Llopis has started as PAHO/WHO Representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries, covering Montserrat among other territories. Sports: Nahki Wells says he’s still open to representing Bermuda in upcoming Nations League fixtures.