AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCARICOM Expansion: Martinique has officially joined CARICOM as its seventh associate member, taking its seat at the bloc’s 51st regular meeting in Saint Lucia after nearly a decade of legal and legislative approvals in both France and CARICOM. Regional Monetary Policy: The ECCB unveiled a redesigned family of EC banknotes across the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union, replacing Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait with national heroes and regional icons, with circulation expected to begin in late 2027. ECCB Governance: Dominica’s Dr. Irving McIntyre is set to assume chairmanship of the ECCB Monetary Council, with the handover ceremony also marking the 50th anniversary of the EC dollar’s fixed US peg. Tourism & PR: The Anguilla Tourist Board appointed Marketplace Excellence as its U.S. public relations agency of record to boost brand awareness and media visibility in the island’s top source market. Aviation & Connectivity: Trans Anguilla Airways reached a major milestone with GDS integration, improving traveller access and strengthening inter-island connectivity. Local Business Boost: A temporary Strand Street parking lot closure in Christiansted (St. Croix) is set for a music event expected to draw 1,000+ patrons and drive sales for nearby businesses. Tech Economy Angle: Anguilla is reportedly earning millions through AI-related domain names, with its .ai country-code domain long positioned as a digital asset.
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