AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMarine Conservation (Blue Belt): Montserrat has joined the UK’s Blue Belt Programme, announced on World Ocean Day, committing to protect at least 20% of its maritime zone and to build Marine Protected Areas, strengthen fisheries management, improve marine spatial planning, and modernise marine laws. Environment Month (St. Kitts-Nevis): St. Kitts and Nevis launched Environment Month 2026 under the theme “Climate Action: For Environment. For Empowerment. For Everyone,” aiming to balance sustainability with economic development and social resilience, with public stewardship and bank partnership support. Local Stewardship (Banking + Environment): St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank was named Official Sustainability Partner for Environment Month, backing the Sustainable Island State Agenda through community and education activities. Caribbean Focus (Finance + Resilience): A regional banking analysis highlights the “cost of money” in the ECCU and links borrowing rates to slower growth, while pointing to policy choices tied to environmental resilience. Entrepreneur Support (Financial Literacy): St. Kitts and Nevis rolled out a second cohort of its Building Bankable Businesses financial literacy programme, training small business owners in budgeting, record-keeping, and planning for sustainable, investment-ready enterprises.
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