AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPensions Reform: Montserrat has begun its first comprehensive pension system review in 13 years, with Canadian firm TELUS Health providing technical support to modernise, secure, and stabilise retirement benefits across public and private work. A 17-member committee led by the Office of the Deputy Governor is guiding the process, aiming to shift toward a more transparent defined contribution model with greater individual control, flexible investment choices, and full portability. The initial phase started in May and is expected to run about six months. Regional HIV & Viral Hepatitis Action: CARICOM and PAHO are pushing to end mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B, focusing on scaling prevention and treatment, improving detection and monitoring in pregnancy, and strengthening lab and surveillance systems to help countries reach and sustain validation status. Women’s Wellness Workshop: Montserrat women are invited to the free EMERGE workshop (June 13) at the Public Library, led by Vanessa Farrell, blending faith-based reflection, journaling, and guided discussion on purpose and personal transformation. Education Pathway: AUAACAS is running a free bootcamp (starting June 16) to support students toward medical school admissions, including a live application session and tuition grants for eligible applicants.
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