AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoECCU Currency Update: The Eastern Caribbean Currency Union says new EC banknotes will move away from Queen Elizabeth II’s image, with member countries allowed to feature national heroes—Grenada’s Olympic medalist Kirani James is set to appear on the $5 note from 2027, with the first notes expected to enter circulation that year. Regional Business & Travel Links: BermudAir is expanding Caribbean connectivity, including new direct flights from Toronto to Turks and Caicos (starting Dec. 19, 2026, with weekly Saturday service from May 1, 2027) and onward links that also support travel to Anguilla. Sustainability in the Air: BermudAir has partnered with Solar Sands to place 500 custom recycled-glass pieces on board, with plans to roll the concept out from business class into economy. Marine Research Procurement: The UK’s Blue Belt Programme is seeking a supplier (open procedure, £180,000) to process samples from the “Beyond the Reef” survey, including work tied to Anguilla, using metabarcoding and providing transparent lab outputs. Organized Crime Watch: A report highlights eel smuggling as a major wildlife crime, citing large-scale illegal trade pressures and steep declines in European eel populations.
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