AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHurricane Preparedness: Montserrat’s DMCA says shelters, emergency communications, healthcare, transport, fuel security and public safety teams are already in place as the 2026 Atlantic season begins, with leaders urging residents and businesses to stay ready—“It only takes one.” Public Health Watch: The Ministry of Health says Ebola risk to Montserrat remains low while it monitors outbreaks in DRC and Uganda, and it’s also tracking two imported malaria cases reported in Antigua & Barbuda. Regional Governance: Montserrat’s parliamentary leadership is in the Cayman Islands for the 2026 Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference, focusing on keeping legislatures resilient amid political, tech and social change. Local Development Funding: Government launched CDB’s Basic Needs Trust Fund 11 with EC$8.1 million for projects aimed at reducing poverty, strengthening livelihoods and improving essential services. Health & Food: A new study finds many Montserratians know what to eat for better blood pressure control, but cost, access and food habits get in the way. Vatican Communications: Pope Leo XIV appointed EWTN News president Maria Montserrat “Montse” Alvarado as prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication, starting Nov. 1. Eastern Caribbean Courts: King Charles III appointed Margaret Price Findlay as Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court effective April 9, 2026.
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