AGP Executive Report
Last update: 41 minutes agoSmall Business Support: The Ministry of Small Business & Entrepreneurship has launched a financial management training programme for entrepreneurs, with sessions on budgeting, cash flow, record-keeping and strategic planning, backed by the St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank. Air Connectivity & Tourism Demand: BermudAir is expanding its winter network with new and returning routes that include growth to Anguilla plus non-stop service to Turks and Caicos and Belize from multiple US and Canadian gateways, with tickets set to go on sale June 5—good news for visitor access and local tourism planning. Regional Tourism Push: Anguilla’s Tourist Board delegation is in New York for Caribbean Week 2026, joining tourism ministers and industry leaders to strengthen market positioning and resilience as travel preferences shift toward more authentic experiences. Caribbean Finance Watch: A regional commentary revisits the “cost of money” in the ECCU, tying lending rates to the broader “decade of decision” for economic and financial resilience. Fisheries & Blue Economy: CRFM ministers met to advance aquaculture, food security, climate/disaster resilience and progress on tackling illegal fishing, with Antigua and Barbuda’s Randy Baltimore elected chair. Environment & Enforcement: Waste authorities are stepping up enforcement at bin sites, warning illegal dumping can bring fines up to $1,000.
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