AGP Executive Report

Air Travel & Access: Montserrat’s Office of the Premier says Winair travellers with October 2026 bookings received automated cancellation notices due to an administrative oversight, and the office is working with Winair to fix it and reduce disruption; passengers can contact the Access Division for help. Public Health Leadership: Dr. Eva Jané Llopis has assumed the PAHO/WHO Representative role for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, covering Montserrat and other OECS territories, with a focus on strengthening resilient, equitable health systems. Island Healthcare Planning: The Ministry of Health and Social Services has opened a public consultation (Aug 21–Sept 3) asking residents and the diaspora to suggest a name for Montserrat’s new national hospital, with criteria aimed at lasting, non-divisive identity. Culture & Economy: Montserrat-born music producer Eddie Prynze Duberry-Allen is pushing a “Culture is Currency” message—urging Caribbean artistes and governments to professionalize the sector through training, IP management, and stronger creative business systems. Volcano Science: New research on Soufrière Hills suggests a metal-rich “magmatic brine lens” may sit 2–3 kilometres beneath Montserrat, hinting at how valuable metals can concentrate under active volcanoes.

Hospital Planning: Montserrat’s Ministry of Health and Social Services has opened a public consultation to help residents and the diaspora choose a name for the island’s new national hospital, with submissions due Sept 3 and a committee to announce the final pick. Public Health Leadership: Dr. Eva Jané Llopis has assumed the PAHO/WHO Representative role for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, covering Barbados, OECS states, and UKOTs including Montserrat. Air Connectivity: Winair says it’s in talks with Montserrat’s government on strengthening Caribbean air connections, building on its existing link with St. Maarten. Sports & Talent: A Montserrat match featured in an international youth football referee story, while regional volleyball sees Vincentian referees certified after an ECVA course that also included Montserrat. Culture & Economy: Montserrat-born music producer Eddie Prynze Duberry-Allen pushes “Culture is Currency,” urging Caribbean governments and artistes to professionalize the music sector through training, IP, and sustainable business systems. Science & Resources: New research suggests Soufrière Hills volcano may host a metal-rich salty fluid zone beneath Montserrat, hinting at how valuable metals can concentrate under active volcanoes.

Visa-Free Travel Buzz: South African passport holders can access 17 Caribbean destinations without a traditional visa in advance, including Montserrat, according to the latest Henley Passport Index. Volcano & Resources: Scientists studying Montserrat’s Soufrière Hills say an active volcano may be hiding a metal-rich, salty underground fluid zone that could help explain how valuable metals concentrate beneath living volcanic systems. Health Leadership: Dr. Eva Jané Llopis has assumed duties as PAHO/WHO Representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries, overseeing work across OECS states plus Montserrat and other Caribbean territories. Local Healthcare Input: Montserrat’s Ministry of Health is inviting the public (including the diaspora) to suggest a name for the island’s new national hospital, with submissions open until September 3. Air Connectivity Talks: Winair met with Montserrat’s government to explore strengthening Caribbean air links, building on its existing service via St. Maarten. Tourism & Cruise Planning: The Montserrat Tourism Authority released the 2026/27 cruise schedule, highlighting visitor opportunities for tours, heritage sites like Plymouth, and local business benefits. Culture & Business: Montserrat-born music producer Eddie Prynze Duberry-Allen renewed calls for Caribbean artistes and governments to treat music as a serious economic engine—through better training, IP management, and sustainable creative systems.

Local Health Leadership: Dr. Eva Jané Llopis has assumed duties as PAHO/WHO Representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries, overseeing technical cooperation across OECS states plus Anguilla, BVI and Montserrat to strengthen resilient, equitable health systems. Public Consultation: Montserrat’s Ministry of Health and Social Services is inviting residents and the diaspora to suggest a name for the new national hospital, with submissions open until Sept 3 and a committee to review and announce the final choice. Tourism & Jobs: The Montserrat Tourism Authority has released the 2026/2027 cruise schedule, with calls expected from Oct 2026 to Apr 2027 to boost local taxi, tours, food, retail and heritage experiences. Air Connectivity: Winair says it is exploring ways to strengthen air links to Montserrat after talks with Premier Reuben T. Meade and Permanent Secretary Camille Thomas-Gerald, focusing on better regional connections via St. Maarten. Sports Spotlight: Sar Smith earned his first international referee assignment at the CFU Under-14 Challenge Series in the Dominican Republic, officiating Tier 2 matches including Anguilla vs Montserrat. Culture & Economy: Montserrat-born music producer Eddie Prynze Duberry-Allen is pushing a “Culture is Currency” message, urging Caribbean artistes and governments to professionalize the sector through training, IP management and stronger creative business systems.

Montserrat Hospital Naming: The Ministry of Health has opened a public consultation to help residents and Montserratians in the diaspora choose a name for the island’s new national hospital. Submissions run Aug 21 to Sept 3, with a committee reviewing ideas and announcing the final choice publicly. Tourism & Cruise Economy: The Montserrat Tourism Authority released the 2026/27 cruise schedule, with calls expected from Oct 2026 to Apr 2027—aimed at boosting local taxi, tours, retail, food and heritage experiences. Air Connectivity Talks: Winair met with Premier Reuben T. Meade and PS Camille Thomas-Gerald to explore strengthening Montserrat’s Caribbean air links, building on its St. Maarten connection. Culture as a Business: Montserrat-born music producer Eddie Prynze Duberry-Allen renewed calls for Caribbean artistes and governments to treat music as an economic engine—pushing skills in IP, contracts and digital markets. Sports (Regional): Nahki Wells says he’s in talks with Bermuda’s coach and could feature in Concacaf Nations League matches in September and October. Health Leadership: Dr. Eva Jané Llopis began her PAHO/WHO role covering Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, including Montserrat.

Montserrat Hospital Naming: The Ministry of Health and Social Services has opened a public consultation to help residents and the diaspora choose a name for Montserrat’s new national hospital, running Aug 21 to Sept 3, with a committee to review submissions and announce the final choice. Tourism & Airlift: Montserrat Tourism Authority released the 2026/27 cruise schedule (Oct 2026–Apr 2027), highlighting visitor spending opportunities for local businesses, while Winair says it’s in talks with the island to strengthen Caribbean air connections—especially links via St. Maarten. Regional Health Leadership: Dr. Eva Jané Llopis has assumed the PAHO/WHO Representative role for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries, overseeing technical cooperation across the OECS and Montserrat. Culture & Media: ZJB broadcaster Franklyn “Algie” Greaves launches “Strat Talk,” a weekly cultural affairs programme, and Eddie Prynze Duberry-Allen renews the push to treat Caribbean music as an economic engine. Sports: Montserrat’s youth football is in the CFU U14 spotlight, with the wider tournament underway in Punta Cana.

Montserrat Health: The Ministry of Health and Social Services has opened a public consultation to help residents and Montserratians in the diaspora choose a name for the island’s new national hospital. Submissions run from Aug 21 to Sept 3, with a committee reviewing options based on Montserrat identity, everyday suitability, and non-duplication of existing hospital names or trademarks. Air Connectivity: Winair says it’s exploring ways to strengthen Montserrat’s Caribbean air connections after talks with Premier Reuben T. Meade and Permanent Secretary Camille Thomas-Gerald, focusing on service links via St. Maarten and potential cooperation. Tourism & Travel: The Montserrat Tourism Authority has released the 2026/2027 cruise schedule, with visits expected from October 2026 to April 2027, highlighting opportunities for local operators and heritage experiences like Plymouth and St George’s Hill. Culture & Media: Music producer Eddie Prynze Duberry-Allen is urging Caribbean artistes and governments to treat culture as an economic engine, calling for stronger creative business training and better IP and brand management; meanwhile, former ZJB broadcaster Franklyn “Algie” Greaves launches “Strat Talk,” a weekly non-political cultural affairs programme on ZJB Radio Montserrat. Regional Sports: Montserrat’s U14s are in CFU Challenge Series action in Punta Cana, including a recent 5–0 loss to The Bahamas and a 1–0 defeat to Guyana as the tournament continues. Business Spotlight: Gosport Business Awards 2026 has launched, with free entry and categories recognising local winners from last year.

Montserrat Health: The Ministry of Health and Social Services has opened a public consultation to help residents and Montserratians in the diaspora choose a name for the island’s new national hospital. Submissions run from Aug. 21 to Sept. 3, with a naming committee to review, recommend, and announce the final choice. Air Connectivity: Winair says it’s exploring ways to strengthen Montserrat’s Caribbean air links after talks with Premier Reuben T. Meade and Permanent Secretary Camille Thomas-Gerald, focusing on service needs and closer cooperation (no new routes announced yet). Cruise Tourism: The Montserrat Tourism Authority released its 2026/2027 cruise schedule, with visits expected from October 2026 to April 2027, highlighting opportunities for local businesses and excursions including Plymouth and St George’s Hill. Culture & Economy: Music producer Eddie Prynze Duberry-Allen is urging Caribbean artistes and governments to treat culture as a business engine, calling for stronger creative business training and better intellectual property and market access. Local Hospital Naming: Residents are encouraged to involve children and elders, and suggested names must reflect Montserrat’s identity and be suitable for everyday use. Sports (Regional): At the CFU U14 Challenge Series in Punta Cana, Guyana opened with an 8–1 win over Montserrat, then Bahamas beat Montserrat 5–0, while Montserrat later fell 1–0 to Guyana.

Montserrat Health: The Ministry of Health and Social Services has opened a public consultation to help residents and the diaspora choose a name for Montserrat’s new national hospital, running Aug 21 to Sept 3, with submissions judged on identity, everyday use, and non-controversial suitability. Air Connectivity: Winair says it’s exploring ways to strengthen Montserrat’s Caribbean air links after talks with Premier Reuben T. Meade and officials, focusing on service needs and potential cooperation (no new routes announced yet). Cruise Tourism: The Montserrat Tourism Authority released its 2026/27 cruise schedule, with calls expected from Oct 2026 to Apr 2027, highlighting visits to Plymouth and St George’s Hill and benefits for local operators and businesses. Culture & Economy: Montserrat-born music producer Eddie Prynze Duberry-Allen argues Caribbean music needs stronger “creative business” systems—IP, branding, contracts, digital marketing and training—to turn culture into sustainable economic value. Regional Policy: OECS, UNCTAD and ECLAC wrapped up an evidence-based trade-in-services initiative using TiSSTAT to help member states close data gaps and build better export strategies. Sports (Regional): Guyana’s U14s opened the CFU Challenge Series with an 8-1 win over Montserrat, while Bahamas’ U14s beat Montserrat 5-0 and later fell 1-0 to Guyana.

Hospital Naming Drive: The Ministry of Health and Social Services has opened a public consultation to help residents and Montserratians in the diaspora suggest a name for the island’s new national hospital, running Aug 21 to Sept 3, with a committee to review submissions and announce the decision. Air Connectivity Talks: Winair met with Premier Reuben T. Meade and Permanent Secretary Camille Thomas-Gerald to explore strengthening Montserrat’s Caribbean air links, building on its key St. Maarten connection. Cruise Tourism Update: Montserrat’s Tourism Authority released its 2026/27 cruise schedule, with calls expected from Oct 2026 to Apr 2027 and benefits for local taxi, tours, retail and heritage experiences. Culture and Money: Montserrat-born music producer Eddie Prynze Duberry-Allen urged Caribbean artistes and governments to treat culture as an economic engine, pushing for better creative business training and stronger IP and contract skills. Sports—CFU U14: Montserrat’s U14s faced tough results in the CFU Challenge Series, including a 5–0 loss to The Bahamas and a 1–0 defeat to Guyana.

Health & Community: Montserrat’s Ministry of Health is asking the public and the diaspora to suggest a name for the island’s new national hospital. Submissions open Aug 21 and run to Sept 3, with a committee reviewing options and announcing the decision publicly. Culture & Media: Franklyn “Algie” Greaves launches “Strat Talk” on ZJB Radio Montserrat today (Sat, Aug 22), a weekly 3:00–4:30 p.m. non-political forum on culture, heritage, and development. Culture as an Economy: Music producer Eddie Prynze Duberry-Allen calls for Caribbean artistes and governments to treat music as “currency,” pushing stronger training in IP, branding, contracts, and digital marketing. Air Connectivity: Winair says it’s exploring ways to strengthen Montserrat’s Caribbean air links after talks with Premier Reuben T. Meade and officials. Tourism & Travel: Montserrat Tourism Authority releases its 2026/27 cruise schedule, with calls expected from Oct 2026 to Apr 2027. Sports (Youth Football): Guyana’s U14s opened the CFU Challenge Series with an 8–1 win over Montserrat, while The Bahamas beat Montserrat 5–0.

Air Connectivity: Winair met with Premier Reuben T. Meade and Permanent Secretary Camille Thomas-Gerald to explore ways to strengthen Montserrat’s Caribbean air links, building on Winair’s service via St. Maarten and looking at closer cooperation to expand travel options. Tourism & Cruise Planning: The Montserrat Tourism Authority released its 2026/2027 cruise schedule, with calls expected from October 2026 to April 2027—highlighting Plymouth and St George’s Hill and aiming to boost local taxi, tours, food, retail and heritage experiences. Culture & Economy: Montserrat-born music producer Eddie Prynze Duberry-Allen argues Caribbean music can drive real business and national growth, urging stronger creative business training, better intellectual property management, and support for sustainable cultural industries. Regional Policy Push: OECS, UNCTAD and ECLAC wrapped up an evidence-based trade-in-services initiative, using TiSSTAT to improve services data and help member states build stronger export strategies. Health (Regional/Global): Cambridge research says current breast cancer referral criteria miss up to 95% of women under 50 who later develop the disease, pointing to the BOADICEA tool as far more effective. Sports (Youth Football): At the CFU U14 Challenge Series in Punta Cana, The Bahamas beat Montserrat 5–0, while Guyana routed Montserrat 8–1 in the opening match.

Montserrat Tourism: The Montserrat Tourism Authority has released its 2026/2027 cruise schedule, with calls expected from October 2026 to April 2027—bringing opportunities for taxi and tour operators, restaurants, retailers and artisans, plus excursions to Plymouth’s buried city and St George’s Hill. Regional Policy: OECS, with UNCTAD and ECLAC, says it has wrapped up an evidence-based trade-in-services push to close data gaps, using UNCTAD’s TiSSTAT to help member states build stronger export strategies. Youth Football (CFU U14): Montserrat’s U14s were hit hard in the CFU Challenge Series—first losing 5–0 to The Bahamas, then falling 1–0 to Guyana—while The Bahamas and Guyana both keep momentum in Group play. Caribbean Music Awards: Dominica’s Jael Joseph has launched a Caribbean-wide search for a Media Correspondent for the Caribbean Music Awards in Trinidad and Tobago on Sept 19, 2026. Health Research (UK): Cambridge research says current NHS breast cancer referral criteria miss up to 95% of women under 50 who later develop the disease, pointing to the BOADICEA tool as a stronger option.

Montserrat Tourism: The Montserrat Tourism Authority has released its 2026/2027 cruise schedule, with ships expected to call from October 2026 to April 2027—bringing chances for local taxi and tour operators, restaurants, retailers and artisans, plus excursions to Plymouth’s buried city and St George’s Hill. Youth Football (CFU U14): Montserrat’s U14s are being tested at the CFU Challenge Series in Punta Cana, with Guyana opening the tournament by hammering Montserrat 8–1, then The Bahamas later beating Montserrat 5–0—before Montserrat’s campaign faced a tough end as The Bahamas fell 1–0 to Guyana. Regional Trade Policy (OECS): OECS, UNCTAD and ECLAC say they’ve wrapped up work to strengthen evidence-based policymaking for trade in services across the Eastern Caribbean, using TiSSTAT to improve services data and help countries build export strategies. Fuel Prices (ECCU): Antigua and Barbuda recorded the lowest gas and diesel prices in the ECCU for July, while Montserrat’s gasoline and diesel were among the higher figures in the latest ECCB data. Weather: A tropical wave has triggered flash flood watches and weather alerts across parts of the Lesser Antilles, with heavy rain and thunderstorms expected.

Montserrat Cruise Boost: The Montserrat Tourism Authority has released the island’s 2026/2027 cruise schedule, with calls expected from October 2026 to April 2027—bringing new opportunities for taxi and tour operators, restaurants, retailers and artisans, plus excursions to Plymouth’s buried city and St George’s Hill. Youth Football Spotlight: At the CFU U14 Challenge Series in Punta Cana, Montserrat’s boys were hit hard—Bahamas won 5–0 and Guyana opened with an 8–1 victory—while the tournament continues with more matches today. Regional Trade in Services: OECS, UNCTAD and ECLAC wrapped up an evidence-based push to close trade-in-services data gaps, using UNCTAD’s TiSSTAT to help member states build stronger export strategies. OECS Child Policy: The OECS unveiled its Regional Child Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–2032 with UNICEF support, aiming for a whole-of-the-child approach to protect and empower every child by 2032. Fuel Prices Watch: ECCB data shows Antigua and Barbuda logged the lowest gas and diesel prices in the ECCU in July, while Montserrat’s gasoline and diesel were among the higher end of the regional list. Travel Industry Note: Seabourn opened bookings for winter 2028–2029 Caribbean sailings, including visits to Little Bay (Montserrat) and other small-port destinations.

Montserrat Tourism: The Montserrat Tourism Authority has released the 2026/2027 cruise schedule, with ships expected to call from October 2026 through April 2027—bringing business for taxi and tour operators, restaurants, retailers and artisans, plus excursions to Plymouth’s buried city and St George’s Hill. Regional Economy: OECS, UNCTAD and ECLAC say they’ve wrapped up an evidence-based trade-in-services push, using UNCTAD’s TiSSTAT to close data gaps and help member states build stronger export strategies. Fuel Costs Watch: Antigua and Barbuda recorded the lowest gas and diesel prices across the ECCU in July, while Montserrat was among the higher-priced countries for gasoline and diesel, according to ECCB data. Youth Football (CFU U14): Bahamas beat Montserrat 5–0 in Punta Cana, after opening with a 3–0 win over Anguilla; Montserrat’s U14 campaign continues in the same CFU Challenge Series group. OECS Children’s Policy: OECS unveiled a Regional Child Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–2032, backed by UNICEF, aiming for safer, supported and empowered children across the sub-region.