AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoECCB Banknotes & Anguilla’s Heritage: Premier Cora Richardson Hodge attended the 113th ECCB Monetary Council meeting in Dominica, where the new EC$10 note was unveiled featuring Anguilla’s James Ronald Webster, “Father of the Nation,” with ECCB Governor Timothy N.J. Antoine praising Webster’s role in the Anguilla Revolution and democratic identity. The redesigned notes roll out enhanced security and durability, replacing Queen Elizabeth II with regional heroes. ECCB Monetary Council Priorities: The council reaffirmed the EC dollar as a stable anchor amid global uncertainty, focusing on resilience, competitiveness and shared prosperity under the “Big Push” agenda. Regional Finance Leadership: Dr. Irving McIntyre officially assumed ECCB Monetary Council chairmanship, succeeding Gaston Browne, as the region also marked the 50th anniversary of the EC dollar’s fixed exchange rate peg to the US dollar. Tourism & Marketing Moves: The Anguilla Tourist Board appointed Marketplace Excellence Corporation as its U.S. public relations agency of record, aiming to boost brand awareness and visitor demand in Anguilla’s biggest international market. Travel Connectivity: Trans Anguilla Airways hit a major milestone with GDS integration, improving visibility and access for travellers across the Eastern Caribbean. CARICOM Update: Martinique officially joined CARICOM as the seventh associate member after a decade-long process, joining Anguilla and other territories in attending meetings and summits.
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