AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFaith & Community: Seventeen women met at the Montserrat Public Library for the free EMERGE workshop, using the butterfly stages to talk about spiritual growth, letting go of fear, and stepping into purpose. Local Culture & People: Montserrat farmer Shanyon McPherson received the island’s inaugural Governor’s Award for her backyard-to-five-acre journey growing onions, watermelons, sweet corn and more. Island Life & Services: Questions are swirling over ferry transport as private operators move ahead of the Government of Montserrat’s still-in-progress tender, with officials stressing no government-run service is in place yet. Entrepreneurship: Applications are open for a four-month Green Business Incubator Programme starting July 2026, aimed at supporting women and youth entrepreneurs with mentorship and planning support. Regional Health: CARICOM and PAHO are pushing to end mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B, focusing on prevention, treatment and stronger monitoring. Arts & Craft Spotlight: Lisa Richardson-Bach’s path from aerospace engineering to award-winning stained and fused glass art highlights creativity rooted in technical skill. Vatican & Faith in Focus: Pope Leo XIV’s Spain trip and June 17 general audience wrapped up with messages on unity, dialogue and “unity in diversity,” alongside strong condemnation of criminals exploiting migrants.
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