AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 minutes agoCaribbean Diplomacy & Mobility: Eastern Caribbean leaders met in Dominica and agreed on a coordinated push to Brussels over the EU’s revised visa suspension mechanism tied to Citizenship by Investment, including a high-level mission to meet senior EU officials. Regional Security: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security signed a landmark Memorandum of Cooperation with CARICOM IMPACS to strengthen border security and immigration vetting through biometric data sharing. Currency & Heritage: The ECCB unveiled redesigned Eastern Caribbean banknotes that replace Queen Elizabeth II’s image with regional national heroes and icons, including Sir Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw on the EC$50 and William Henry Bramble on the EC$10. Culture Spotlight: Musical Mélé returns after a six-year hiatus, with organizers citing venue delays and promising a new August 9 staging at St. Gerard’s Hall. Education & Youth: ECTEL launched the second round of the Pearl Allison Lake scholarship fund to support secondary students across its contracting states. Dominica Lifestyle Note: Travel + Leisure named Dominica the No. 1 island in the Caribbean (and No. 9 worldwide) in its 2026 World’s Best Awards.
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