AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMarine Conservation: Montserrat has officially joined the UK Government’s Blue Belt Programme on World Ocean Day, aiming to protect at least 20% of its maritime zone through Marine Protected Areas, better fisheries management, marine spatial planning, and updated marine laws. Disaster Tech & Preparedness: With hurricane season underway, Montserrat’s Disaster Management Coordination Agency highlights new tools for response, including thermal-imaging drones for faster damage checks and locating people after storms, plus upgraded warning and emergency operations tech. Volcano Monitoring: Scientists say the Soufrière Hills Volcano remains in unrest even without eruptions since 2010, with ongoing signs like ground inflation, volcanic gas, and seismic activity. Local Funding Push: The Government of Montserrat is seeking fresh money after fully deploying an EC$2 million MBPF soft-loan programme, which funded 39 loans across 11 sectors with no defaults reported. Vatican Communications: Pope Leo XIV appointed EWTN News executive Maria Montserrat “Montse” Alvarado as prefect of the Vatican Dicastery for Communication, starting Nov. 1, as part of broader lay leadership reforms.
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