AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAir Connectivity & Tourism: BermudAir is expanding its winter network with new nonstop service from Toronto to Turks and Caicos, continuing onward to Anguilla, plus broader growth across the Caribbean from multiple U.S. gateways—good news for Anguilla’s visitor access and regional business travel. Tourism Marketing: The Anguilla Tourist Board launched its 2026 Summer Campaign, “Taste. Feel. Live.”, backed by the Xcape App, pushing year-round stays and local food, culture, and experiences beyond the beach. Entrepreneurship & Finance Skills: St. Kitts and Nevis rolled out a second cohort of its Building Bankable Businesses Financial Literacy Program with the National Bank, focusing on budgeting, record-keeping, and getting businesses “investment-ready.” Regional Business Support: COCI and RVO hosted a business support session in St. Maarten linking entrepreneurs to grants and finance tools for international trade. Marine Economy & Conservation: Montserrat joined the UK Blue Belt Programme, joining Anguilla and other Caribbean territories in efforts to protect at least 20% of maritime zones and strengthen fisheries management. Regional Fisheries Governance: The CRFM ministerial council met to push aquaculture, food security, climate resilience, and progress on tackling illegal fishing. ECCU Lending Costs: A new banking series argues the “cost of money” in the Eastern Caribbean is weighing on growth, and calls for strategic choices to improve financing conditions. Local Waste Enforcement: The BVI Waste Management Authority increased enforcement at bin sites, warning fines up to $1,000 for illegal dumping.
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