AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoECCB Leadership & Stability: Dominica’s Finance Minister Dr. Irving McIntyre took over as chair of the ECCB Monetary Council, pledging to protect the financial well-being of the ECCU’s 650,000-plus people amid economic and geopolitical uncertainty. Regional Diplomacy: Martinique officially joined CARICOM as the bloc’s seventh associate member after a decade-long process, with Anguilla’s Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge among associate members attending. EC Currency Overhaul: The ECCB unveiled redesigned EC banknotes featuring regional heroes, including Anguilla’s James Ronald Webster on the EC$10, with circulation expected from late 2027 as the Queen Elizabeth II portrait is fully retired. Tourism & Marketing: Anguilla’s Tourist Board appointed Marketplace Excellence as its U.S. public relations agency of record to boost brand visibility and high-value American visitor demand. Air Connectivity Push: Antigua PM Gaston Browne renewed calls for an OECS airline, citing ongoing regional flight delays that disrupt travel plans and business. Local Business Boost: A Christiansted parking lot in St. Croix will close for a major music event expected to draw 1,000+ patrons, aiming to lift sales for nearby vendors.
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