AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCARICOM Diplomacy: Heads of Government wrapped the 51st CARICOM summit in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia (5–8 July), with Anguilla’s Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge among the attending leaders, underscoring regional coordination on economic and policy priorities. Regional Air Connectivity: Antigua PM Gaston Browne renewed calls for an OECS airline, pointing to costly delays and missed connections that keep regional travellers stranded. Tourism PR Push (Anguilla): The Anguilla Tourist Board named Marketplace Excellence as its U.S. public relations agency of record from July 1, aiming to boost brand visibility and drive high-value American arrivals. ECCB Monetary Policy: The ECCB Monetary Council met in Dominica for its 113th meeting, reaffirming the EC dollar as a stability anchor while advancing the “Big Push” agenda across areas like tourism, energy resilience, digital transformation, and trade logistics. ECCU Currency Update: The ECCB unveiled a redesigned EC$ banknote and coin series, including Montserrat’s William Henry Bramble on the new EC$10 note alongside Anguilla’s James Ronald Webster. Healthcare Workforce (Regional): The STHS GME Consortium welcomed 65 new medical residents, expanding clinical training and access to care in the Rio Grande Valley. Aviation Milestone (Anguilla): Trans Anguilla Airways reached a major milestone with GDS integration, improving traveller access and strengthening inter-island connectivity. Travel Industry Payments: Rocco Forte Hotels partnered with Sion to modernise travel advisor commission payments, targeting faster processing and fewer delays. Dominica CBI Defense: Dominica PM Roosevelt Skerrit said the Citizenship by Investment programme has funded resilient housing, schools, health facilities, roads, bridges, and disaster recovery without raising citizens’ taxes.
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