AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCurrency & Identity: The ECCB says Eastern Caribbean banknotes will shift from Queen Elizabeth II portraits to regional figures, with Grenadian sprint champion Kirani James set for the EC$5 note in the 2027 circulation. Central Banking Operations: The ECCB also stressed how its Agency Offices across member states support currency work and public education, while clarifying they are not commercial banks. Health & Regional Cooperation: At the World Health Assembly, WHO highlighted Anguilla among territories recognized for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV, HBV and syphilis, and member states continued talks on the Pandemic Agreement’s Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing annex. Tourism Demand Signals: A Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association/Amadeus report points to St. Maarten as the fastest-rising couples destination, with duo-trips making up 40.4% of Caribbean arrivals. Port Health Preparedness: St. Kitts and Nevis’ airport Port Health Unit received a Scherber First Responder Backpack donated by Anguilla Trading and Development Company to boost emergency response. Regional Integration Milestone: OECS marks 45 years, highlighting achievements like the Economic Union and the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union’s stability.
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