AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoECCB & EC Dollar Anniversary: The ECCB is marking 50 years since the EC dollar’s fixed peg to the US dollar at EC$2.70 to US$1.00, with officials pointing to long-term stability, lower inflation, and stronger trade confidence—while looking ahead to a “Big Push” for transformation. Regional Finance Leadership: Dominica is set to take the rotating chair of the ECCB Monetary Council today (July 9) in a handover ceremony that also includes unveiling newly redesigned EC banknotes and coins. Air Connectivity & Tourism (Nevis): Nevis has broken ground on a multi-million-dollar expansion of the Vance W. Amory International Airport, with Taiwan’s ambassador backing the project and linking improved air access to future tourism and economic growth. Anguilla Tourism & Aviation: Trans Anguilla Airways says it has reached a major milestone with GDS integration, boosting visibility for travellers and supporting sustainable tourism connectivity. Community-Based Tourism (OECS): OECS tourism officials met in Saint Lucia to strengthen community-based tourism policies, backed by the EU’s RIGHT programme, aiming to keep more tourism benefits in local communities and protect natural and cultural assets.
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