AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFuel Relief for Montserrat: The Government of Montserrat cut fuel prices effective July 11, lowering wholesale diesel (EC$19.60→EC$16.30) and retail diesel (EC$21.00→EC$17.70), plus premium gasoline wholesale (EC$21.72→EC$19.47) and retail (EC$23.12→EC$20.87), aiming to ease the cost of living. OECS Airline Push: Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne renewed calls for an OECS airline, pointing to hours-long delays and missed connections while travelling across the region. CARICOM Reparations & Decolonisation: A CARICOM delegation in London is pressing for Britain to relinquish overseas territories including Montserrat, and for reparatory justice tied to “decolonisation,” with the Caricom Ten-Point plan framed as ending “second-class” status for residents. Regional Integration Update: Martinique officially joined CARICOM as an associate member effective June 16, 2026, expanding associate membership to eight. Regional Finance & Currency: ECCB Monetary Council chairmanship shifted to Dominica’s Dr. Irving McIntyre, while new Eastern Caribbean banknotes were unveiled featuring regional icons and national heroes. Regional Policy Meeting: CARICOM tax administrators are set to meet in Georgetown, Guyana (July 27–31) to discuss “smart, data-driven and AI-enabled” tax administration.
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